1st Shift Manufacturing Operations Lead — Lean & Safety Focus

Torrey Holistics; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Team Lead in Machesney Park, IL for the 1st shift. You will lead a hourly production team, plan daily work, monitor schedule adherence, and coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to hit daily goals.

You’ll coach staff, track KPIs, enforce safety and quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and complete shift reports.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Experience leading hourly production teams.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Plan and sequence daily work to meet customer commitments and targets.
• Monitor schedule adherence, staffing levels, output and downtime; take corrective action.
• Champion a safe workplace by enforcing safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Uphold quality standards; respond quickly to production or quality issues to contain and correct.
• Track KPIs; implement countermeasures and follow-through.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity, efficiency, quality, and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and other partners.
• Complete production reports and employee documentation accurately and on time.
• Address performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters per company policy.
• Foster an accountable, positive, and team-oriented culture.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Rusco Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Team Lead in Machesney Park, IL for the 1st shift. You will lead a hourly production team, plan daily work, monitor schedule adherence, and coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to hit daily goals.

You’ll coach staff, track KPIs, enforce safety and quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and complete shift reports.