Team Lead II – Weld/Fab

Jobtailor; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead cross-functional teams across diverse processes. You will assign work, ensure quality and safety, and maintain efficient workflow to meet production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience interpreting drawings and using ERP systems. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and accurate production documentation, with a focus on teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics and explain them to others.
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience using an ERP system desirable.
• Ability to understand and apply elements of corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing employees within an area of responsibility across varied processes and operations
• Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements
• Check and arrange availability of materials, tools, and fixtures
• Perform direct labor and other group functions to maintain efficient workflow and on-time completion
• Audit others' work and ensure quality procedures are followed
• Assist with evaluating team members against job requirements and performance goals
• Perform supervisory tasks with supervisor support, excluding employee discipline and time approvals
• Perform internal process audits and report findings
• Analyze and report materials, processes, and products that may cause production disruptions
• Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell
• Communicate drawing and BOM discrepancies to Engineering
• Conserve equipment and supplies
• Train others in inspection tasks as needed
• Complete production and quality documentation

Skills

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Drawing Interpretation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

ERP System

Job description

• Lead manufacturing employees within an area of responsibility across varied processes and operations
• Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements
• Check and arrange availability of materials, tools, and fixtures
• Perform direct labor and other group functions to maintain efficient workflow and on-time completion
• Audit others' work and ensure quality procedures are followed
• Assist with evaluating team members against job requirements and performance goals
• Perform supervisory tasks with supervisor support, excluding employee discipline and time approvals
• Perform internal process audits and report findings
• Analyze and report materials, processes, and products that may cause production disruptions
• Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell
• Communicate drawing and BOM discrepancies to Engineering
• Conserve equipment and supplies
• Train others in inspection tasks as needed
• Complete production and quality documentation

Requirements

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics and explain them to others
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel
• Experience using an ERP system desirable
• Ability to understand and apply elements of corrective and preventive actions
• 4+ years of experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a team desirable
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally from floor to waist with assistance
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently from floor to waist
• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds occasionally up to 25 feet
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 pounds frequently and more than 40 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Continuous standing and walking; frequent bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, and lifting
• Continuous gripping, manipulation, and fingering; frequent variable hand/power tool use
• Ability to perform two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Must be authorized to work through the employer's E-Verify process for new hires

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on quality assurance, process auditing, and team coordination. Proficient in interpreting complex drawings and utilizing ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Process Auditing
• ERP System Experience
• Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Processes
• Quality Procedures
• Corrective Actions
• Drawing Interpretation
• Production Documentation
• Inventory Accuracy
• Material Analysis
• Safety Procedures
• Inspection Training
• Workflow Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Process Disruptions
• Housekeeping Requirements
• Employee Evaluation
• Material Availability

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• ERP System