Operations Line Lead

Monroechamber; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operations Line Lead for a manufacturing facility in the Rockford, IL area. You will lead the line, operate and optimize equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and performance on every shift.

Responsibilities include daily line huddle, directing crew assignments, reviewing components and resources, coordinating with warehouse, quality, and maintenance, and completing paperwork such as scrap calculations and production rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or line lead roles preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret batch records and run charts.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production line equipment per batch record and safety standards.
• Lead daily line huddle and communicate shift-to-shift updates.
• Direct crew and assign positions, ensure proper components/resources at line.
• Escalate quality, service, and equipment issues to supervision.
• Complete required paperwork (scrap, production rates, batch records).
• Assist with line clearance, deep clean, and PPE usage as required.
• Coordinate with warehouse, quality, maintenance and other departments.

Job description

Position Title: Operations Line LeadWage: $18.00 - $22.30 per hourShift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekendHours: 6:45am-3:00pm (Mon-Fri); 2:45pm-11:00pm (Mon-Fri); 8:45pm-7:00am (Mon-Thurs); 6:45pm-7:00am (Fri-Sun); 6:45am-7:00pm (Fri-Sun)Lead the line. Drive the team. Own the results! As a Line Lead, you’ll keep production moving by leading your crew, operating and optimizing equipment, solving challenges, and ensuring every shift delivers on safety, quality, and performance. Bring your leadership, energy, and problem-solving skills to the floor and make an impact every shift!Operations Line Lead Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Operates and maintains machine accordance with batch record, safety and quality standards. Ensures process optimization through routine mechanical adjustments- Conducts daily line huddle communication meeting – requires review of all shift to shift communication, information acquired during the Shift meeting and VCB (Visual Control Board) results- Provides direction to other line members by ensuring the crew has signed the roster; assigning crew members to the appropriate positions- Reviews jackets and ensures proper components and resources are at the line- Escalates quality, service, and equipment performance issues to supervision- Communicates production needs to the necessary support departments to include but not limited to warehouse, quality, maintenance, and business unit- Updates all line required information including hourly run charts and all areas of the VCBs- Interacts with team to ensure machine performs optimally- Order components when necessary- Answer questions and resolve issues for associates on the line- Accurately completes paperwork to include: scrap calculations, recovery and production rates, batch record entries- Leads and performs lot in and lot out, line clearance, and deep clean functions (Safe guards in place)- Actively participates in Gemba and/or Safety Gemba as applicable on their line- May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)- This position may require overtime and/or weekend work- Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI Pharma Services, cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), and GCP (Good Clinical Practices) policies, procedures, rulesOperations Line Lead Requirements:- Stationary Position: 3/4 of the day- Move, Traverse: 3/4 of the day and up- Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: 3/4 of the day and up- Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: Up to 3/4 of the day- Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: From 3/4 of the day- Position self (to) or Move (about or to): 3/4 of the day and up- Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up- Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up- On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 50 pounds- This position may have the following special vision requirements: Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to focus- Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as -wearing protective clothing or gear for up to 3/4 of the day- Work near moving mechanical parts for 3/4 of the day and up- The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate- Excellent attendanceIND155About us:QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.