Production Lead: Quality & Team Training Lead

THUNDERBIRD LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird is seeking a Production Lead to guide the production team, oversee plastic injection molding operations, and help maintain quality and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on supervision, coordination with engineers and technicians, and strong attention to detail. Training new operators and enforcing 5S practices are key responsibilities.

Elgin, IL location, with career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing a must.
• Experience supervising a production team preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions and safety manuals.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor machine operators on the shift.
• Enforce Thunderbird Molding's quality guidelines and 5S in the production area.
• Train new shift team members.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians and supervisors to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Review non-conforming materials and customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Perform inspections on injection molded parts using calipers, micrometers and other tools.
• Ensure proper packaging and documentation of parts.
• Assist with startup, in-process, and final inspections.

Skills

Supervision

Quality control

Communication

Production instructions

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Smartscope

Comparator

Job description

Thunderbird is seeking a Production Lead to guide the production team, oversee plastic injection molding operations, and help maintain quality and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on supervision, coordination with engineers and technicians, and strong attention to detail. Training new operators and enforcing 5S practices are key responsibilities.

Elgin, IL location, with career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.