On-Site Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

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

The role requires 4–6 years of manufacturing experience, strong knowledge of production equipment and processes, and the ability to operate or certify to powered equipment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of manufacturing or production experience, including hands-on experience operating production equipment and supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and production workflows.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain the required certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderately complex operational issues, make sound decisions, and recognize when concerns require escalation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to manage shifting production priorities.
• Ability to work effectively under production demands while maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities, assigning work and adjusting team assignments to maintain efficient workflows and meet production, safety, and quality targets.
• Provide hands-on support with production equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity.
• Monitor machine performance, identify and resolve routine production or quality issues, and elevate more complex concerns to supervisors or management.
• Guide team members on work instructions, equipment operation, company procedures, and production priorities to support consistent performance.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, materials, and other departments to resolve operational challenges, maintain adequate material supplies, and communicate production updates between shifts.
• Maintain accurate production records, logs, and operational data while supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain organized work areas, tools, and equipment according to 5S standards and follow all applicable safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Safety compliance

Production planning

Equipment operation

Education

No formal education credential required

Job description

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

The role requires 4–6 years of manufacturing experience, strong knowledge of production equipment and processes, and the ability to operate or certify to powered equipment.