Production Team Lead 6am-6pm

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

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily operations. This role is critical in ensuring safety and quality while training team members and promoting continuous improvement. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to lean tools like 5S and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong math, computer, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritize and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day activities ensuring safety and smooth product flow.
• Coaches and trains team members on operational standards.
• Acts as a problem solver using Root Cause Corrective Action.

Skills

Lean tools

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

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, innovative, customer-focused, high integrity, and believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility are 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 safety, cleanliness, adequate materials, smooth product flow, and achievement of daily targets. Ensures 5S standards are met and drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development, team engagement, and operational results. Responsible for training team members, resource planning, and monitoring progress towards goals. Implements and enforces safety and quality policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Resource for team members; escalates issues to maximize productivity.
2. Coaches operators to promote safety, productivity, and engagement.
3. Assists in driving safety initiatives and instills a safety-first mindset.
4. Trains, coaches, and holds employees accountable for standards like 5S and standardized work.
5. Provides regular feedback and coaching, including daily tier review, kaizen activities, and Gemba walks.
6. Acts as a problem solver using Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
7. Performs production duties and covers for absenteeism/vacations as needed.
8. Drives 5S and continuous improvement activities.
9. Maintains process parameters, troubleshoots equipment, and makes minor adjustments.
10. Ensures effective shift handoffs and manages resources to meet schedules.
11. Uses SAP to confirm production orders and resolve inventory errors.
12. Ensures metric boards are current and escalates disruptors.
13. Coordinates with material handlers on raw materials and finished goods.
14. Drives TPM efforts with operators and maintenance.
15. Escalates issues promptly with relevant information.
16. Schedules time efficiently and adheres to standardized work.
17. Assigns team members based on production needs and maintains a sense of urgency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exposure to lean tools like 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Standardized Work, KPIs, Visual Management.
• Ability to prioritize, drive accountability, and problem-solve.
• Strong math, computer, and mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and good color vision.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to map basic production processes and risks.

Environment:

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Indoor work environment.
• Heat may exceed 90°F.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly pay range is $28 to $32, based on experience and performance. This does not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

We offer equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We support inclusion and diversity.

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