Production Lead - 1st & 2nd Shift

Primary Staffing Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Staffing Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to guide and develop a manufacturing team in Matteson, IL. This working-leader role emphasizes coaching, safety, and daily goal attainment in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings prior Team Lead experience in production, strong communication, and the ability to drive attendance, reliability, and efficiency across rotating 12-hour shifts. This full-time position offers competitive wage rates and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or Team Lead experience in manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Manufacturing or assembly experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support production employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to team members.
• Monitor production activities to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate daily workflow and staffing assignments.
• Reinforce compliance with safety policies, PPE requirements, and company procedures.
• Communicate production, staffing, equipment, and quality concerns to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Time management

Attendance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Primary Staffing is currently hiring motivated and dependable Production Leads to support daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. The Production Lead serves as a working leader responsible for guiding production employees, supporting training initiatives, promoting workplace safety, and helping the team achieve daily production goals. This role serves as a key communication link between production employees, Line Coordinators, Onsite Supervisors, and Management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or Team Lead experience in manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Manufacturing or assembly experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support production employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to team members.
• Monitor production activities to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate daily workflow and staffing assignments.
• Reinforce compliance with safety policies, PPE requirements, and company procedures.
• Communicate production, staffing, equipment, and quality concerns to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Schedule & PayDay Shift: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Starting at $19.00/hrNight Shift: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM | Starting at $20.00/hrFull-Time Position