Production Lead: Drive Quality & Smooth Packaging Flow

Specialized Packaging Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Packaging Group in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Plant Supervising Lead to oversee daily production activities, ensure safe operations, and guide a team toward meeting quality and production goals. You will coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, and drive continuous improvement within a warehouse setting.

The role emphasizes coaching and training staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Assign work orders and ensure staffing across shifts.
• Monitor workflow and labor resources to optimize efficiency.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment; report unsafe conditions.
• Lead, train, and mentor production staff with coaching and feedback.
• Oversee machine setup, operation, and changeovers; troubleshoot issues.
• Perform quality checks on materials and finished goods; sign off on inspections.
• Ensure accurate completion of production paperwork and inventory data.
• Coordinate material movement and consumables with purchasing and warehouse.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and front-office staff to resolve issues.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact between employees and management.

Skills

Reading instructions

Effective communication

Time management

Overtime willingness

Job description

Specialized Packaging Group in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Plant Supervising Lead to oversee daily production activities, ensure safe operations, and guide a team toward meeting quality and production goals. You will coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, and drive continuous improvement within a warehouse setting.

The role emphasizes coaching and training staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and safety in a dynamic environment.