Production Team Lead 6am-6pm

Pregis; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company, Pregis, is seeking a Production Team Lead for the 6am-6pm shift. This role is crucial for maintaining production efficiency, safety, and team engagement. Candidates will be responsible for leading daily operations, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with 5S and Lean principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive accountability.
• Exposure to problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Coach team members on best practices for productivity.
• Drive safety initiatives and continuous improvements.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Coaching

Problem Solving

Team Engagement

Attention to Detail

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Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Production Team Lead

Classification: Hourly- Non-exempt

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Summary of Job The production Lead leads the day to day activities on the floor to ensure the floor is kept in a safe & clean condition, Operators have adequate materials and supplies, product is flowing smoothly to and from each process, and daily targets are met. Ensures 5S standards are being met throughout the department; become the 5S champion for the group. Drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development, team engagement, and operating results for their assigned area. Responsible for training team members, setting daily resource strategy, and monitoring progress towards team goals. This Lead will implement and enforce established Safety and Quality policy.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The right candidate will lead their job with a strong safety mindset including but not limited to:

Is a resource for team members; escalates any issues or processes disruptions to maximize productivity in the department.

Coaches Operators in best practices to drive a safe and productive culture and to improve employee engagement.

Assists the Supervisor with driving safety throughout the production floor. Instills “safety first” mindset within group.

Trains, coaches, and holds employees accountable for maintaining area standards such as 5S, following standardized work to takt and observing waste & risks.

Regularly provides specific feedback, coaching, and guidance that feature positive reinforcement for good work.

Identifies opportunities for coaching every day including tier review, kaizen activities and Gemba walks that include metric/visual management review.

Is a problem solver on the floor following Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.

Performs production duties and fill-in as required to cover for absenteeism and vacation.

Drives 5S principles and support all continuous improvement activities within area of responsibility.

Maintains process parameters and appropriate records. Troubleshoot process and equipment; make minor equipment adjustments as needed.

Ensures an effective Shift Handoff that supports housekeeping, productivity, and critical information pass-down.

Owns the daily schedule and manage resources to produce required results.

Within SAP, confirm production orders and resolve COGI (inventory) errors; escalate unresolved to supervisor and inventory manager.

Metric Boards – make sure are filled out and up to date; escalate repeat disruptors.

Coordinates with Material Handlers and Clamp Drivers on raw material replenishment and finished goods staging and put-away

Drives daily TPM efforts with operators and maintenance.

Escalates issues in a timely and appropriate manner with relevant background information and fact.

Is able to schedule time efficiently to accomplish assigned tasks and spend sufficient time directly engaging with the team.

Demonstrates adherence to leadership standardized work (LSW) and consistently reviews and amends LSW to reflect current conditions and task focus

Assigns team members based on production need and attendance at the on-set of each shift. Impress upon team a sense of urgency to reach and maintain productivity and quality targets.

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

Exposure to lean tools such as 5S, Root Cause/Corrective Actions, Standardized Work, KPI’s, Daily Management System (Visual).

Ability to prioritize tasks and drive accountability within team.

Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics.

Attention to detail and good color vision.

Ability to work and communicate well with others.

Ability to map the basic production processes and associated risks.

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $28 to $32.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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