Team Lead

Pregis; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Elgin, IL is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive production goals. This hands-on leadership role provides direction, training, and support while promoting a collaborative, high‑performing team.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, leadership ability, and strong communication skills, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 environment and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality, labeling, packaging, and traceability standards are met.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections and AM tasks are completed, promptly elevate 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Training / coaching

Team motivation

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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

Position Summary

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.

Key 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 elevate 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.

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.

Leadership Expectations

• 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.

Compensation

The listed hourly base pay range is estimated to be $26.00 - $31.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, performance and demonstrated competencies. Base pay is one component of Pregis's total compensation package.

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

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.