Production Line Lead - 1st Shift

PLZ Corp; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

401k match

Paid Time Off

Bonus programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp in Coal City, IL is seeking a dedicated Line Lead to manage and coordinate production assembly lines, support teams, and help ensure orders are completed on time with quality in mind. You will identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, prepare reports, and perform on‑the‑line duties as needed.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential, with a high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support production assembly lines; assist teams to complete orders and prepare reports.
• Ensure scheduled orders are completed in a timely manner and complete all required paperwork.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve minor issues with equipment, devices or products.
• Visually check components and/or completed product for damage and to maintain quality standards.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent.

JOB SUMMARY: The line lead is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting production assembly lines; assist team(s) to complete orders, and prepare reports, and making sure production objectives are attained. Will perform various roles to assist efficient production including reworks and helping on the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for organization of production associates
• Ensures all scheduled orders are completed in a timely manner and completed all required paperwork
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves minor issues with equipment, devices or products
• Visually checks components and/or completed product for damage and to maintain quality standards
• Follows all safety rules
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of products and equipment using in manufacturing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High school diploma preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay for this position ranges from $24/hr to $25/hr. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance
• 401k & company provided match
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Location

Coal City, IL 60416, USA

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.