Hands-On Production Team Lead | 1st Shift

MacLean-Fogg; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Life insurance

Short‑term disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual healthcare resources

Tuition reimbursement

Development opportunities

Job summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean‑Fogg Company, is hiring a Production Team Lead for our Sterling, IL facility. This hands‑on role coordinates daily production activities, guides team members, and troubleshoots equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations meeting quality and production standards.

Responsibilities include leading daily workflows, supporting equipment setup and maintenance, monitoring performance, and liaising with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and drive

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of manufacturing or production experience, hands‑on in operations.
• Experience operating production equipment and supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of production equipment, processes, and workflows.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderately complex issues and escalate when needed.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities, assign work, and adjust team assignments to meet targets.
• Provide hands‑on support with equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor machine performance and resolve routine production or quality issues.
• Guide team on work instructions, procedures, and production priorities.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for quality compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, materials, and other departments to resolve challenges.
• Maintain production records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized work areas and follow 5S and safety policies.

Skills

Production leadership

Daily production coordination

Troubleshooting equipment

Safety compliance

5S practices

Quality awareness

Job description

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean‑Fogg Company, is hiring a Production Team Lead for our Sterling, IL facility. This hands‑on role coordinates daily production activities, guides team members, and troubleshoots equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations meeting quality and production standards.

Responsibilities include leading daily workflows, supporting equipment setup and maintenance, monitoring performance, and liaising with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and drive