Production Lead: Batch Maker & GMP Champion

Broadview, IL; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadview is seeking a Production Lead/Batch Maker to back up the Production Supervisor and coordinate daily manufacturing activities. The role focuses on producing batches in spec, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a clean, compliant work environment.

The position requires strong leadership, ability to train teammates, and familiarity with GMP practices, safety rules, and basic inventory concepts. Forklift experience may be requested and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to guide, teach and communicate with others.
• Good mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of workers to ensure batches are produced in spec and documented properly.
• Understand and apply Manufacturing Procedures and GMP standards.
• Assist team and resolve problems; escalate complex issues to Foreman.
• Cross-train in related production areas and support inventory control.
• Support safety and housekeeping programs and use equipment like scales, pumps, valves, and knives as needed.
• Act as backup to other team members and communicate with Supervisors on priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Mechanical skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Broadview is seeking a Production Lead/Batch Maker to back up the Production Supervisor and coordinate daily manufacturing activities. The role focuses on producing batches in spec, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a clean, compliant work environment.

The position requires strong leadership, ability to train teammates, and familiarity with GMP practices, safety rules, and basic inventory concepts. Forklift experience may be requested and teamwork is essential.