Team Leader, Operations (2nd Shift)

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Team Leader, Operations for 2nd shift to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safe, high-quality output. The role emphasizes leading by example, enforcing standard work, and driving continuous improvement.

Strong leadership, urgency, and safety mindset are essential to meet production goals. Join a team focused on quality, teamwork, and operational excellence, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of warehouse/ manufacturing experience.
• Minimum five years in a warehouse/ production environment.
• One year of employee training experience.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand and schedules.
• Lead daily shift meetings to communicate priorities and updates.
• Coach, mentor, and support production employees to improve performance.
• Support 5S and Lean continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Team Leader, Operations (2nd Shift)

FT Indirect Labor Hourly Employee Northbrook, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1561

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Annually

Position Summary

HuFriedyGroup is seeking a hands-on, results-drivenTeam Leader, Operations to coordinate daily activities within an operational area and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role supports production goals by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, maintaining workflow, and providing guidance to team members.

Serving as the first point of contact for production employees, the Team Leader works closely with supervisors to resolve operational challenges, communicate priorities, and drive accountability. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

Promote a culture of safety by identifying workplace hazards, reporting near misses and incidents, and supporting corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, procedures, and applicable workplace standards.

Communicate safety concerns and operational risks to supervisors promptly.

Quality

Train employees on work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.

Maintain accurate employee training documentation and ensure adherence to quality management system requirements.

Monitor production processes to identify and prevent nonconforming products.

Support quality investigations and implement corrective actions as directed.

Delivery & Productivity

Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer demand, production schedules, and operational targets.

Assign tasks, adjust staffing, coordinate overtime, and provide production coverage as needed.

Monitor production output, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and equipment performance to identify and address gaps.

Review production records for completeness and accuracy and communicate issues that may affect delivery.

Coach employees on standardized work, best practices, and efficient use of equipment.

Support preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.

People & Team Support

Lead daily shift meetings to communicate production priorities, performance expectations, and operational updates.

Coach, mentor, and support production employees to promote accountability and strong performance.

Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training employees to build team flexibility.

Foster teamwork, employee engagement, and a positive, collaborative work environment.

Lead and sustain 5S activities to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Identify waste reduction opportunities and participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

A minimum of four years of directly related warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

Minimum of five years of experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.

Minimum of one year of employee training experience.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience using SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a team lead or comparable leadership role.

Experience working with ISO standards; ISO 13485 experience preferred.

Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, solve practical problems, and make sound decisions.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

High sense of urgency and commitment to accomplishing tasks and meeting production goals.

Ability to work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Authorization

HuFriedyGroup is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Why Join HuFriedyGroup?

Join a team dedicated to delivering quality products while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a Team Leader, Operations, you will play an important role in supporting employees, maintaining operational stability, and helping the business achieve its production goals.