Team Lead II: Manufacturing Leader for Quality & Efficiency

gwelec; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health club membership program and Re-

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Air-conditioned/heated facility

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking a Team Lead II to oversee a manufacturing cell, directing a team across multiple processes to ensure on‑time delivery. You will assign tasks, mentor operators, manage materials and tooling, and enforce quality and safety standards in a dynamic environment.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to read complex drawings. ERP usage, MS Word/Excel, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to supervise and coordinate diverse tasks and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics and explain them.
• Intermediate MS Word/Excel skills; ERP system experience desirable.
• Understand and apply corrective and preventive actions.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading a team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing employees within an area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations.
• Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements.
• Check and arrange for availability of materials, tools and fixtures.
• Perform a variety of direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain flow of work in an efficient manner to ensure on-time completion.
• Audit work of others and ensures all quality procedures are being followed and that nothing leaves the department unless it meets all requirements.
• Assist with evaluating the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals with the support of the supervisor.
• Perform supervisory tasks with the exception of employee discipline and time approvals with support of the supervisor.
• Perform internal process audits as required, report all findings.
• Analyze and report on materials, processes and products that may cause production disruptions.
• Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell.
• Communicate drawing and or BOM discrepancies to Engineering.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of inspection tasks as needed
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading drawings

ERP system

MS Word

MS Excel

Corrective and preventive actions

Team leadership

Tools

ERP system

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking a Team Lead II to oversee a manufacturing cell, directing a team across multiple processes to ensure on‑time delivery. You will assign tasks, mentor operators, manage materials and tooling, and enforce quality and safety standards in a dynamic environment.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to read complex drawings. ERP usage, MS Word/Excel, and problem-solving skills are essential.