Assembly Operations Lead

Labelmaster; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Labelmaster in Chicago, IL seeks an Assembly Operations Lead to support daily assembly operations, coach team members, and help ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. The role involves hands-on assembly of products and subassemblies, staff coordination, and driving continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing, assembly, or production experience with prior lead or supervisory responsibilities, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing, assembly, or production experience.
• Prior lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Assembly team members on the production floor.
• Perform hands-on assembly of products and subassemblies using hand tools and equipment.
• Assist with daily staffing, workflow coordination, and production priorities.
• Train, coach, and develop employees.
• Monitor quality standards and perform production inspections.
• Support safety initiatives and ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Utilize Business Central to complete production transactions.
• Lead daily huddles and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Business Central/Navision ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assembly Operations Lead

Chicago, IL | Full-Time | First Shift | Excellent Benefits

Do you enjoy leading a team while remaining hands‑on in a manufacturing environment? Labelmaster is seeking an Assembly Operations Lead to support daily assembly operations, coach team members, and help ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Assembly team members on the production floor
• Perform hands‑on assembly of products and subassemblies using hand tools and equipment
• Assist with daily staffing, workflow coordination, and production priorities
• Train, coach, and develop employees
• Monitor quality standards and perform production inspections
• Support safety initiatives and ISO 9001 quality requirements
• Utilize Business Central to complete production transactions
• Lead daily huddles and drive continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing, assembly, or production experience
• Prior lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP experience (Business Central/Navision)
• ISO 9001 experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience training and coaching employees

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work on the production floor throughout the shift

Why Join Labelmaster?

• Stable and growing company
• Competitive pay ($20 - $22 per hour)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Team‑oriented culture

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen

EEO Employer – Veterans and IWD are strongly encouraged to apply

Labelmaster is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is our intent to comply with our duty to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants as required by law. All requests for accommodations should be made in writing to Jay Hollins by emailing [e-mail].