Production Team Lead - Paper

Pregis; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pregis in Elgin, IL is seeking a Production Team Lead to guide daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the day shift. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication and team-building to achieve production goals in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead by example, promote continuous improvement, and foster a positive, respectful work environment while ensuring adherence to 5S standards and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and improvement.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead production employees and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on the 5AM–5PM shift.
• Monitor daily production goals, scrap, and downtime; drive improvements.
• Provide training, onboarding, and cross-training; communicate priorities clearly.
• Ensure equipment inspections and AM tasks; support maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain 5S standards and orderly, safe work areas.
• Maintain material flow and prevent shortages or mix-ups.
• Complete production and quality documentation; ensure timely work orders.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective shift handoffs.
• Lead with professionalism, fairness, and calm problem-solving.
• Foster positive, respectful work environment on the floor.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety commitment

Computer literacy

Stamina for long shifts

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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 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.

Production Team Lead

Location: Elgin, IL

Shift: (Day Shift) 5AM to 5PM

Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Summary of Job

The Production Team Lead supports daily manufacturing operations by leading production employees, maintaining safety and quality standards, and helping achieve production goals. This is a hands-on leadership role that provides direction, training, and support while promoting a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality, labeling, packaging, and traceability standards are met while addressing quality issues, supporting daily production goals, and monitoring scrap and production performance.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections and AM tasks are completed, promptly escape equipment issues, and support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Lead production employees by setting clear expectations for safety, quality, and productivity while promoting teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training efforts while communicating priorities, safety concerns, and shift handoff information to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain proper material flow, prevent material shortages and mix-ups, and support 5S standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Complete production, scrap, downtime, and quality documentation, ensure work orders are completed on time, and support continuous improvement and standard work practices.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor.
• Lead with professionalism, fairness, and accountability.
• Remain calm and solution-focused during operational challenges.
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience required; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and to stand for long periods during scheduled shifts.

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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.