Production Associate Lead

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,200 - 55,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a seasoned production lead for our Elgin, IL facility. You will supervise junior associates, coordinate line setup, and resolve equipment issues to maintain efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced manufacturing line.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing, high attention to detail, and willingness to work overtime. On-site work environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams and drive Kaizen

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing or related experience.
• Ability to sit/stand 8+ hours and work overtime as needed.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes and stay safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Provide work leadership and assign tasks on the production line.
• Learn all set-ups before starting the line and assist operators.
• Troubleshoot equipment with maintenance as needed.
• Monitor line performance and downtime during shifts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and schedulers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good attendance

Fast learner

Team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle systems knowledge

Basic soldering skills

Torque equipment usage

Light fabrication equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions believes that everything starts with our people. We are a global community united by the pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to protect people, property and places, and foster collaboration for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department

Value Stream 1 - Portables

Job Description

Provides work leadership to junior level associates through assignment of work, training, coordination and checking of assignments. Serves as a resource to junior level associates in the resolution of complex problems and tasks. Serves as the primary point of contact to internal departments for quality, workflow, product and equipment issues that arise regarding specific production line.

Responsibilities:

• Provides input to the Value Stream Manager in decision making that has a direct impact on the efficiency on the production line.

• Must learn all set-ups before starting the production line.

• Assist all operators and maintenance in trouble shooting equipment.

• Monitor line operation, performance and down time through-out the shift.

• Become Product Product Subject Matter Expert through product knowledge.

• Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen.

• Assure 5s implementation and sustaining.

• Work with cross-functional teams, engineering, schedulers, and leadership daily.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 hours, or more if working overtime

• Light Computer skills and ability to read/enter data as required.

• Ability to read build documentation.

• Quality/Safety conscious with ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail.

• Good attendance record and must be able to work 40 hours plus (including weekend work) overtime each week when needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Quick learner with ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work with light fabrication equipment.

• Must be able to operate torque equipment. Good hand dexterity.

• Must be willing to rotate between various positions in the organization based on business needs.

• Must wear steel toed shoes.

• Oracle systems knowledge preferred.

• Basic Soldering skills preferred.

This position requires to be on-site at our Elgin, IL facility.

Target Base Salary Range: $37,200 - $55,700

Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3 or more years of Manufacturing or related experience.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture. If you’d like to join our team but feel you don’t meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete the reasonable accommodations form so we can assist you.