Hands-On Assembly Lead: Build, Mentor & Improve Quality

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

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.