Extrusion Team Lead - 12h Shifts, Growth & Safety

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Franklin Park, IL is hiring a Team Lead for the 7am-7pm shift on a 2-2-3 schedule. This role focuses on manufacturing operations, safety, quality, and effective team leadership, with setting up extrusion equipment and coordinating workflow to meet production targets.

Starting pay is $22.46–$30.00 per hour. The position requires standing for long shifts, climbing stairs, and maintaining a clean, GMP-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure GMP, safety and quality procedures are followed and productivity standards met.
• Perform tooling changes and restart extrusion equipment safely and efficiently.
• Produce parts meeting quality specs at target speeds with minimal assistance.
• Lead and assign team members to work stations and monitor shift performance.
• Provide timely performance feedback to managers and support coaching when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Effective communication

Fast paced environment

Stand for long shifts

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Novolex in Franklin Park, IL is hiring a Team Lead for the 7am-7pm shift on a 2-2-3 schedule. This role focuses on manufacturing operations, safety, quality, and effective team leadership, with setting up extrusion equipment and coordinating workflow to meet production targets.

Starting pay is $22.46–$30.00 per hour. The position requires standing for long shifts, climbing stairs, and maintaining a clean, GMP-compliant environment.