Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

MacLean-Fogg Company; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match and profit/2

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual healthcare resources

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Production Team Lead - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. The role coordinates daily production activities, guides team members, supports equipment operation and troubleshooting, and helps maintain safe, efficient, quality-driven operations.

The position is on-site with a 1st Shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM) and pays $21-$24 per hour. Overtime may be required based on business needs, and it is a full-time hourly role.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating production equipment and supporting manufacturing operations.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain required certification.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Ability to address moderately complex operational issues and elevate more complex concerns appropriately.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and the ability to work effectively under production demands.
• No formal education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities within your assigned work area to meet production, quality, and safety standards.
• Assign work, provide guidance to production employees, and adjust assignments as needed to maintain efficient workflow and balanced workloads.
• Perform moderately complex equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and assist with production equipment operation as needed.
• Monitor machine performance, address routine technical or quality issues, and elevate more complex concerns to supervisors or management.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for compliance with quality standards and ensure production records, logs, and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, materials, and other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.
• Support communication between shifts, help keep workstations properly stocked, and communicate production status, issues, and priorities.
• Support continuous improvement, guide team members on work instructions and processes, maintain 5S standards, and follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

Job Summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Production Team Lead - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. In this role, you will coordinate daily production activities, guide team members, support equipment operation and troubleshooting, and help maintain safe, efficient, quality-driven operations.

• Location: Sterling, IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM

• Pay: $21-$24/hour

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You'll Do as a Production Team Lead

• Coordinate daily production activities within your assigned work area to meet production, quality, and safety standards.

• Assign work, provide guidance to production employees, and adjust assignments as needed to maintain efficient workflow and balanced workloads.

• Perform moderately complex equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and assist with production equipment operation as needed.

• Monitor machine performance, address routine technical or quality issues, and elevate more complex concerns to supervisors or management.

• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for compliance with quality standards and ensure production records, logs, and documentation are complete and accurate.

• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, materials, and other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.

• Support communication between shifts, help keep workstations properly stocked, and communicate production status, issues, and priorities.

• Support continuous improvement, guide team members on work instructions and processes, maintain 5S standards, and follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manufacturing or production experience.

• Demonstrated experience operating production equipment and supporting manufacturing operations.

• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain required certification.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of production equipment, processes, and workflow.

• Ability to address moderately complex operational issues and elevate more complex concerns appropriately.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and the ability to work effectively under production demands.

• No formal education requirement.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role involves standing and walking for extended periods during the shift.

• Employees in this role frequently bend, reach, and handle materials or components.

• The position requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds as needed.

• The work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

• The role requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and support production tasks, along with visual acuity to inspect parts and read gauges and production documentation.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].