24/7 Media Production Shift Lead & Tech Expert

ADP, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rensa Filtration is seeking a Media Production Shift Lead to coordinate production in a 24/7 environment. You will be an expert operator providing technical leadership, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding Operators without formal supervision. Training, mentoring, and continuous improvement are integral to the role.

The position requires advanced process knowledge, hands-on equipment operation, and willingness to travel internationally for extended training in Germany.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource or subject-matter expert within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, coordinating, training, or mentoring production employees.
• Ability to provide day-to-day work direction and coordinate others without formal supervisory authority.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with strong equipment and process troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for assigned media production equipment, processes, and/or shift operations.
• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day production activities during the assigned shift to maintain safe, stable, and efficient operations.
• Provide work direction and coordinate Operators without formal supervisory authority.
• Operate complex media production equipment and provide hands‑on technical support to Operators as needed.
• Lead the primary technical escalation point for equipment, process, production, and quality issues during the shift.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, determining corrective actions and escalation when necessary.
• Lead and support equipment startup, shutdown, setup, and complex product changeovers.
• Monitor production performance, equipment conditions, process parameters, downtime, and product quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Rensa Filtration is seeking a Media Production Shift Lead to coordinate production in a 24/7 environment. You will be an expert operator providing technical leadership, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding Operators without formal supervision. Training, mentoring, and continuous improvement are integral to the role.

The position requires advanced process knowledge, hands-on equipment operation, and willingness to travel internationally for extended training in Germany.