Technical Media Production Shift Lead

RENSA FILTRATION INC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rensa Filtration Inc in Aurora, IL is seeking a Media Production Shift Lead to coordinate 24/7 media production operations. The role combines hands-on machine work with shift-level leadership, troubleshooting, and mentoring of operators in a high‑tech environment.

The position involves advanced equipment knowledge, extensive training, including extended international training in Germany, and requires the ability to work a 12‑hour, 24/7 rotating schedule while maintaining safety and manufacturing

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Significant hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting complex manufacturing or production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical resource or subject-matter expert within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, coordinating, training, or mentoring production employees.
• Ability to provide day-to-day work direction and coordinate others without formal supervisory authority.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with strong equipment and process troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience performing machine setups, complex changeovers, adjustments, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose production problems, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality requirements and experience performing or overseeing in-process quality checks.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Strong communication, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed and make sound decisions during equipment failures, production interruptions, and other time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to independently prioritize production needs and take ownership of shift-level operational issues.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, or similar manufacturing methodologies preferred.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting, data entry, documentation, and process monitoring.
• Ability and willingness to work a 24/7 rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended specialized training, potentially up to three months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned media production equipment, processes, and/or shift operations.
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities during the assigned shift to maintain safe, stable, and efficient operations.
• Provide work direction and coordinate Operators without formal supervisory authority.
• Operate complex media production equipment and provide hands-on technical support to Operators as needed.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for equipment, process, production, and quality issues during the shift.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, determining appropriate corrective actions and escalating when necessary.
• Lead and support equipment startup, shutdown, setup, and complex product changeovers.
• Monitor production performance, equipment conditions, process parameters, downtime, and product quality and take appropriate action when abnormalities occur.
• Apply advanced technical and process knowledge to resolve production issues and maintain manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate shift workflow, production priorities, breaks, and coverage to support continuous operation.
• Train, coach, and mentor Operators on equipment operation, troubleshooting, standard work, safety requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Support the development and qualification of newer Operators and reinforce consistent adherence to established processes.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering during equipment troubleshooting, repairs, process adjustments, and equipment improvements.
• Partner with Quality to investigate nonconforming product, identify potential causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, process trials, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing changes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, productivity, equipment uptime, waste reduction, and process efficiency.
• Provide technical input and recommendations regarding equipment and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate completion of production, quality, downtime, and process documentation.
• Facilitate effective shift handoffs and communicate production status, equipment concerns, quality issues, and outstanding actions to incoming shifts and support teams.
• Promote a safe, organized, accountable, and quality-focused work environment.
• Perform other related duties and accountabilities as assigned.

Skills

Subject matter expert

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Team training

Shift coordination

Equipment operation

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

12-hour shifts

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Rensa Filtration Inc in Aurora, IL is seeking a Media Production Shift Lead to coordinate 24/7 media production operations. The role combines hands-on machine work with shift-level leadership, troubleshooting, and mentoring of operators in a high‑tech environment.

The position involves advanced equipment knowledge, extensive training, including extended international training in Germany, and requires the ability to work a 12‑hour, 24/7 rotating schedule while maintaining safety and manufacturing