Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Pregis is hiring a skilled 1st shift Production Team Lead for our PF&C plant located in Aurora, IL.

The schedule for this role is 5am to 5pm on a 2-2-3 schedule.

The Production Lead will provide supervisory support for manufacturing operations within the plant and is responsible for driving safety, quality, service, productivity, and employee engagement.

• Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
• Providing direct supervision of production and temporary employees
• Handling shifts administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime and resource planning
• Evaluating employees’ performance and providing feedback
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality
• Monitoring daily work schedules, determining priorities, allocating work assignments, and regulating production processes to meet specific daily production requirements
• Supporting manufacturing efforts and projects
• Reporting to Production Supervisor with responsibility for operations and employees in the same plant areas
• Participating in improvement projects as outlined by Plant Manager, Production Manager, or Production Supervisor
• Actively participating in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives
• Performing housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Understanding the Quality policy, objectives, and aiding in their achievement
• Contributing to the continual improvement of the Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions

• Results oriented
• Self-motivated, confident, organized, persistent, high energy
• Collaborative relationships
• Analytical skills/problem solving
• Critical thinking & conflict resolution

• High School diploma or higher from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience with 3 years in a supervisory or lead position
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
• Ability to create, lead and work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to drive and influence positive change
• Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change, and interface with all levels of management
• Basic computer skills (SAP knowledge is a plus)

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.