Manufacturing Lead

AGCO; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to provide leadership and ensure productivity at their Assumption, IL site. The candidate will oversee production schedules, promote continuous improvement, and develop team capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong solid grasp of manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• Exceptional influence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet production and delivery schedules.
• Promote a work environment of continuous improvement.
• Execute daily operational plans to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Manufacturing Lead

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location:

Assumption, IL, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. GSI is part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

GSI Assumption is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join the team as aTeam Lead. The ideal candidate will be responsible forproviding leadership and support to ensure assigned cell meets plan build schedule. Ensure effective and efficient operational performance with regard to areas assigned. Establish and implement programs (with support of Production and Business Unit Manager) to meet operational targets related to productivity, lean, cost, quality, safety and housekeeping, delivery schedules, through-put, process improvements, team and employee development.

You will work onsite at our Assumption IL facility.

Your Impact

• Meet and exceed production and delivery schedules, budgets and targets
• Direct and promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement programs.
• Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation.
• Proactively engage the support of indirect support personnel to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• To foster an environment of learning through effective cross training of assigned employees.
• Expected to develop and maintain required relationships with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering, Production Control, Shipping, and other areas as required meeting targeted business goals and objectives. Maintain an effective relationship with Purchasing to affect positive supplier/vendor relationships.
• Staffing (Job Assignment)
• Interviewing
• Safety investigation 5 why's
• Coaching
• Ensure Skill Training Matrixes are in place, train new hires and manage training
• Execute to daily, weekly, monthly, schedule/ plan/schedule attainment
• Meet daily cell goals (5s, Safety, Quality, Maintain hourly production boards)
• Daily start up checks
• Daily Departmental KPI's
• 100% time on the production floor
• Departmental communication
• Cell communication process/toolbox /shift changeover reports/handoffs/ensure smooth transition
• Cycle counts
• Inventory accuracy/adjustments
• Impulse management
• First and last piece audits for each operator
• IPQ cell scrap reporting
• 5 Why’s and Prompt Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Implement all aspects of GPT/GSI Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report any defective PPE.
• Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage.
• Participation in the Safety and Health Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• HS Diploma or demonstrated experience, post HS education highly desirable but experience and learned knowledge may be substituted and considered in place of formal education.
• Strong leader and excellent communicator
• 2+ years of progressively responsible or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid grasp of manufacturing concepts, methods, and manufacturing techniques to include but not limited to: Assembly, welding, machining, painting, and other related manufacturing methods.
• Prior experience in lean, flow-through manufacturing a plus. .
• Knowledge in use of SAP or other related ERP application software preferred.
• Must be computer literate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, and ERP Systems.
• Basic understanding of production planning and production control functions.
• Exceptional influence and communication skills with ability to communicate at all management levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually with a real commitment to change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop improved manufacturing strategies that will support GSI business objectives on a departmental and building wide basis.
• Ability to listen and clearly communicate both verbally & in written format.
• Ability to analyze data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Must be capable of understanding all technical issues related to assigned products.
• The ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Open minded, natural curiosity, and customer, market and product oriented.
• Achievement/result oriented, consistent, and good organizational skills.
• Reports to: Manufacturing Engineer
• Non-exempt
• No travel is expected for this position.
• No additional eligibility qualifications
• Annual compensation for this role will range between $54,891-$69,222 depending on experience

Your Workplace

You will workonsiteat ourAssumption, ILsite to team up with your wonderful Grain and Protein Technologies / GSI colleagues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, t he employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw and frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

AAP/EEO Statement

GSI is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Smart Solutions

Our five grain and protein brands help our customers manage seeds and grains, protect animal health and improve productivity. GSI and Cimbria offer advanced, integrated systems that make storing, conditioning, moving, and managing grain and seed easier and more profitable. Cumberland and AP leverage the latest high-tech solutions to improve poultry and swine production, including state-of-the-art climate control, biosecurity, and feeding systems. And Tecno’s innovative layer housing helps egg producers protect the well-being of their birds and achieve better results.

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AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx and Valtra. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.