Production Lead Person

Veritiv Corporation; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Production Lead to coordinate daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will lead frontline teams, support employee development, monitor workflow, and act as a liaison with management.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with shipping, maintenance, and quality teams to meet performance goals in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experience providing leadership to others regarding work-related systems and processes.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and provide direction to staff.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality, and management to support goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to specifications and reduce downtime.

Skills

leadership

team supervision

communication

problem solving

safety awareness

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Production Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are achieved. This role provides frontline leadership, supports employee development, monitors workflow, and serves as a liaison between production employees and management.

Job Responsibilities

Lead oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives. Assign work, monitor employee performance, and provide direction to production staff. Monitor workflow and address operational issues to minimize downtime and production delays. Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

Promote and enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and manufacturing procedures. Coordinate with shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality, and management teams to support operational goals. Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives. Hourly range $25 - $26

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.

Education

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!
• Learn more here.