Paint Line Team Leader

Staffmark Group; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Paint Line Team Leader in Buffalo Grove, IL to lead assembly and machine operations on the line, driving safety, quality, and on-time production for a busy manufacturing cell.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or equivalent, forklift certification, 2–5 years in manufacturing or team leadership, and experience with ERP, Kanban, and production schedules. Strong leadership, Lean/5S, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, BOMs, and production documentation.
• Forklift certification/license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for assembly operations and machine operation while meeting production, quality, and customer demand requirements.
• Develop, release, and monitor daily production schedules to ensure on-time completion of customer orders.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings covering safety, quality, productivity, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train employees on job procedures, PPE requirements, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment through strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Monitor production performance, manage Kanban systems, and establish priorities based on start dates, due dates, and shipment schedules.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze production issues, assist team members in resolving problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, customer service, and leadership teams to achieve production goals, labor targets, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Blueprints interpretation

Forklift certification

Tools

ERP systems

Kanban

Production schedules

Manufacturing work instructions

Oracle

Spreadsheets

Job description

Wabtec is now hiring!

Paint Line Team Leader

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Looking for Paint Line Team Leader jobs in Buffalo Grove where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and production documentation.
• Forklift certification/license required.

Experience Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of manufacturing, production, assembly, or team leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Background in scheduling, workflow coordination, continuous improvement, and quality-focused operations.
• Experience using ERP systems, Kanban systems, production schedules, and manufacturing work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and solve production challenges.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Oracle, spreadsheets, production tracking systems, and manufacturing documentation.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent reaching, handling materials, speaking, and hearing.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Job Duties

• Lead and support a team responsible for assembly operations and machine operation while meeting production, quality, and customer demand requirements.
• Develop, release, and monitor daily production schedules to ensure on-time completion of customer orders.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings covering safety, quality, productivity, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train employees on job procedures, PPE requirements, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment through strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Monitor production performance, manage Kanban systems, and establish priorities based on start dates, due dates, and shipment schedules.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze production issues, assist team members in resolving problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, customer service, and leadership teams to achieve production goals, labor targets, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Friendly. Attentive. Solid Team.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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