First-Shift Manufacturing Team Lead (Kaizen)

IDEAL Industries, Inc.; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Pension Plan

Vacation

Personal Days

Holidays

Job summary

IDEAL Industries, Inc. in Sycamore, IL is hiring for a Regular Full-Time Factory position on the first shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 am–3:30 pm). The role includes lead pay with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience, with OSHA forklift certification preferred. Join a company with a long-standing commitment to excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• One year internal experience preferred.
• Must read and follow job instructions, communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Lead and train team members, delegate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support kanban and kaizen initiatives and monitor production metrics.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and proper operation, report issues promptly.
• Provide feedback to management on performance and opportunities for development.

Skills

Follow multi-step directions

Dexterity

Color perception

Data entry

Team environment

OSHA forklift license

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of relevant experience

One year internal experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

IDEAL Industries, Inc. in Sycamore, IL is hiring for a Regular Full-Time Factory position on the first shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 am–3:30 pm). The role includes lead pay with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience, with OSHA forklift certification preferred. Join a company with a long-standing commitment to excellence and employee development.