2nd Shift - Production Lead

Primary Staffing Inc.; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Staffing Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to support daily manufacturing operations in Illinois, Hodgkins, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will coordinate production staff, monitor line performance, manage materials readiness, and collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment in top condition. The role requires a bilingual English/Spanish speaker, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production schedules and ensure materials and equipment are ready.
• Coordinate tasks among production staff to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production flow, line performance, and staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and GMP standards.
• Identify and escalate any quality, safety, or operational issues.
• Assist with inventory accuracy and production documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance for equipment performance and repairs.
• Support training, onboarding, and performance monitoring of team members.
• Step in for the Production Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexible Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Production Lead to support daily manufacturing operations and ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This role plays a key part in coordinating teams, maintaining quality standards, and supporting overall production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production schedules and ensure materials and equipment are ready
• Coordinate tasks among production staff to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Monitor production flow, line performance, and staffing needs
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and GMP standards
• Identify and elevate any quality, safety, or operational issues
• Assist with inventory accuracy and production documentation
• Collaborate with maintenance for equipment performance and repairs
• Support training, onboarding, and performance monitoring of team members
• Step in for the Production Supervisor when needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends

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