Manufacturing Lead, POC (Shipping)

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Lead who will mentor production associates, coordinate daily activities, and support supervisors.

You will help maintain product quality, meet customer specifications, and drive department efficiency on the shop floor. This hands-on leadership role requires clear communication, the ability to demonstrate work instructions to new staff, and willingness to cover for Supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams.
• Ability to coordinate daily production activities.
• Familiarity with customer specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, guide, and motivate associates to meet productivity.
• Demonstrate instructions to new and temporary workers.
• Evaluate incoming orders and organize workflow.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks in production areas.
• Communicate priorities and needs to team members.
• Collaborate across departments throughout the organization.
• Provide coverage for Supervisors as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Manufacturing Lead

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Lead, you play a key leadership role within the department, serving as a connection between production associates, Supervisors, and upper management. This is a hands-on lead position responsible for helping coordinate daily production activities, communicating priorities, and supporting associates on the production floor. The Manufacturing Lead focuses on maintaining product quality, meeting customer specifications, and achieving department efficiency and productivity goals. In addition to providing hands-on direction to associates, this role coordinates tasks, demonstrates job instructions to new and temporary team members, and may occasionally provide coverage for Assistant Supervisors and Supervisors as needed.

Shift & Pay

1st Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Peak season schedule may vary based on business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, guide, and motivate associates to support daily productivity and performance expectations
• Demonstrate job instructions and proper processes to new and temporary team members
• Evaluate incoming orders and help organize production workflow accordingly
• Coordinate and delegate tasks within assigned production areas
• Communicate department priorities, workflow updates, and operational needs to team members
• Collaborate and communicate effectively within the department and with other departments throughout the organization
• Reassign or regroup associates within assigned areas to maximize individual strengths and support production needs
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members
• Identify production line problems and report or assist in resolving issues promptly
• Help maintain product quality and ensure customer specifications are followed
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and high-performance expectations
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and fully operational work environment
• Provide coverage and additional leadership support when needed