Team Lead
Novolex•Franklin Park, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the extrusion machine and staff throughout their shift. The role includes setting up and restarting extrusion equipment, monitoring controls and product quality, assigning employees to workstations, and supporting safe, efficient production. The Team Lead helps maintain compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and productivity standards while providing coaching and performance feedback to employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand and work for an entire 12-hour shift.
- Ability to climb stairs and work in an environment with high temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to obtain forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, safety and quality procedures, and productivity standards.
- Perform tooling changes and die setups, then restart the extruder safely and efficiently.
- Produce medium-difficulty parts with little assistance, meeting quality specifications and or exceeding specified production rates.
- Develop speed and accuracy in machine teardown and setup.
- Assign employees to workstations at the start of and during the shift.
- Check equipment controls related to vacuums, heat, pressures, timing, water flow, and other operating conditions.
- Promote individual and team accountability, participation, and involvement.
- Provide job-performance and job-behavior coaching or counseling as appropriate, and give timely performance feedback to managers.
- Complete required safety and production paperwork.
- Oversee the extrusion machine and staff throughout the shift.
- Set up the extrusion machine by entering information into a computer console, setting roll gaps to precise sizes, and ensuring production-grade quality.
- Perform other related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health
- Training and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program for non-union employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
