2nd Shift Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Uptime

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incent

Competitive medical, dental, & vision

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all产品

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Line Lead to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will supervise start-ups, line changeovers, and material verification while maintaining 5S and accurate documentation.

You’ll coach operators, perform routine quality checks, and enter data in Syspro to close jobs. This role supports a fast-paced team and contributes to meeting daily output targets through strong leadership and hands-on problem

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and write basic English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Syspro experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily startup and shutdown of production area.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Verify materials to be used in production match requirements in the Bill of Materials.
• Documenting daily production performance and issues.
• Maintain continual production to maximize daily output.
• Perform routine quality testing of product.
• Enter data into Syspro to close jobs and print pallet placards.
• Direct the efforts of production team to meet the targets.
• Lead by example and coordinate daily activities of production team members in assigned manufacturing areas while modeling company values and expectations.
• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule adherence, and efficiency objectives.
• Lead line startups and changeovers on shop floor in a timely and efficient manner to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Serve as backup for production associates and line operators during breaks or absences to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Train, coach, and cross-train machine operators and team members on equipment operations, material handling, gauging, documentation, and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality specifications, and production documentation requirements.
• Perform routine quality checks including visual inspections, audits, and documentation reviews to ensure product conformity.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant (Visual Factory) production environment.
• Motivate, engage, and support team members while providing coverage for breaks and lunches when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Syspro

Job description

PurposeBuilt Brands in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Line Lead to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will supervise start-ups, line changeovers, and material verification while maintaining 5S and accurate documentation.

You’ll coach operators, perform routine quality checks, and enter data in Syspro to close jobs. This role supports a fast-paced team and contributes to meeting daily output targets through strong leadership and hands-on problem