Production Associate Lead

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,200 - 55,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced team member to lead and support the production line activities. The role requires supervising junior staff, coordinating tasks, ensuring quality and safety, and working a 40+ hour week with potential overtime.

Base salary range is $37,200–$55,700 with comprehensive benefits. The position offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement, engage cross‑functional teams, and develop product knowledge while contributing to a safety‑driven,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 or more years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 hours or more with overtime.
• Quality/safety conscious with sharp attention to detail.
• Willingness to rotate between positions based on business needs.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the Value Stream Manager on decisions that impact line efficiency.
• Learn all set-ups before starting the production line.
• Assist operators and maintenance with equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitor line operation, performance and downtime throughout the shift.
• Become a product subject‑matter expert with thorough product knowledge.
• Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen.
• Assure 5S implementation and sustainability.
• Work daily with cross‑functional teams, engineering, schedulers and leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community dedicated to keeping people safer everywhere by building and connecting technologies that protect people, property, and places.

Department Overview

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 and as the primary point of contact to internal departments for quality, workflow, product and equipment issues on the production line. This position requires on‑site work at our Elgin, IL facility.

Target Base Salary Range: $37,200 – $55,700. Pay within this range varies based on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the Value Stream Manager on decisions that impact line efficiency.
• Learn all set‑ups before starting the production line.
• Assist operators and maintenance with equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitor line operation, performance and downtime throughout the shift.
• Become a product subject‑matter expert with thorough product knowledge.
• Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen.
• Assure 5S implementation and sustainability.
• Work daily with cross‑functional teams, engineering, schedulers and leadership.

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.
• Ability to read build documentation.
• Quality/safety conscious with sharp attention to detail.
• Good attendance record and ability to work 40+ hours weekly, including weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Quick learner who follows 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.
• Willingness to rotate between positions based on business needs.
• Must wear steel‑toed shoes.
• Preferred: Oracle systems knowledge.
• Preferred: Basic soldering skills.

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
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

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.