2nd Shift Operations Team Lead

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Team Leader, Operations for 2nd shift to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safe, high-quality output. The role emphasizes leading by example, enforcing standard work, and driving continuous improvement.

Strong leadership, urgency, and safety mindset are essential to meet production goals. Join a team focused on quality, teamwork, and operational excellence, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of warehouse/ manufacturing experience.
• Minimum five years in a warehouse/ production environment.
• One year of employee training experience.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and schedules.
• Lead daily shift meetings to communicate priorities and updates.
• Coach, mentor, and support production employees to improve performance.
• Support 5S and Lean continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Team Leader, Operations for 2nd shift to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safe, high-quality output. The role emphasizes leading by example, enforcing standard work, and driving continuous improvement.

Strong leadership, urgency, and safety mindset are essential to meet production goals. Join a team focused on quality, teamwork, and operational excellence, with opportunities to mentor