Team Lead, 1st Shift | $28.00/hr

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Vacation

Personal Days

Volunteer Time

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is seeking dependable team players for a first-shift role in Sycamore, IL. You will lead a production team, drive kanban/kaizen initiatives, and ensure safety and quality. A strong work ethic and the ability to train others are essential.

The job includes competitive compensation with lead pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a manufacturing environment. OSHA forklift certification and Excel proficiency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Must follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex tasks.
• Ability to read and follow job instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to lead a diverse floor team and train others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry.
• Must maintain safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead a functional operations group and train team members.
• Provide direction and delegate tasks to the team.
• Communicate production metrics and improvement efforts.
• Monitor daily department production and ensure training adequacy.
• Perform semi-complex production tasks including setups and maintenance.
• Support supervisor in attendance and scheduling duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Lean & kaizen knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication

OSHA forklift license

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Internal experience preferred

Tools

OSHA forklift license

Microsoft Excel

Word & Outlook

Job description

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! Use your resume to tell us about your transferrable skills, interests, and experience.

This is a FIRST SHIFT position, working Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm in Sycamore, Illinois. The advertised hourly pay includes the Team Lead pay.

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state-of-the-art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.
IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on; with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Responsible for driving and maintaining a safe and clean working environment, encouraging employees to act with integrity and safety.
• Contribute to special projects frequently, implementing kanban and kaizen initiatives.
• Working leader of a functional operations group, assisting and training team members in the performance of specific tasks.
• Delegate and provide direction to the team for the performance of specific tasks.
• Lead by example and motivate team members to contribute to the continuous improvement of quality, productivity, and safety.
• Initiate quality and productivity corrections and improvements in the workplace.
• Contribute to the creation and management of 6S principles.
• Communicate production metrics and optimization efforts.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to the production team, leadership, and vendors.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting daily department production.
• Ensure that all employees within area of responsibility are appropriately trained and/or cross-trained on job tasks and company/facility policies and procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all equipment within area of responsibility, including notifying maintenance when assistance is required and performing or directing routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform a variety of semi-complex production tasks including, but not limited to, advanced machine setups, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Provide feedback to the Manager/Supervisor on employee performance and development opportunities.
• Assist Manager/Supervisor in managing employee attendance and scheduling employee time off.
• Other related duties as directed by management.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.

Qualifications:

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex tasks.
• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
• For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to provide day-to-day floor leadership to a diverse work group.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make informed decisions relating to area of responsibility.
• Computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook email.
• OSHA approved powered industrial truck license is required; training provided.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience is required.
• One year of internal experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift 10 lbs. up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs for up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, lift and carry 42 lb bucket 10ft, push and pull up to 50 lbs of force at waist height. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance.
• Must be able to continuously stand/walk and/or sit during a 9 - 10 hour shift, frequent squatting/crouching, reach, and bend.

Work Environment:

• Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations
• May be humidity, noise, odors, dust
• Safety precautions are a must to minimize potential exposure to mechanical hazards.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment to ensure safety from exposure to hazardous materials/loud noise/heat/cold/other.
• May require overtime or on-call shifts.

Compensation Disclosure:

The rate of pay for this position is $26.50/hour, plus $1.50/hour lead pay. This represents a good faith disclosure of compensation, which is the fixed starting rate for this position.

IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• 401k with Company Match
• Cash Balance Pension Plan

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:

• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time
• Holidays
• Parental Leave

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com

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