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Pursue Your Passion with Purpose

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: MDA Edge
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Ideal candidate should be from FMCG / packaging industry, have been in supervisory role for 2+ years with hands on experience in continuous improvement, RCA, TPM, Autonomous maintenance step1, step2 with good leadership style leading team successfully.

Work Schedule:

  • Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (12-hour shifts, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM)
  • Weekday Flexibility:
    Monday through Friday across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with required weekend flexibility

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree required

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

  • Operational Excellence & Equipment Mastery:
    • Operate and maintain equipment to build technical mastery and achieve targets across safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale.
    • Understand, analyze, and eliminate operational losses.
    • Utilize autonomous and progressive maintenance standards to maintain equipment and support new product development.
  • Safety & Quality Assurance:
    • Ensure strict adherence to safety processes, including safety maps, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Behavior Observation System (BOS), and Root-Cause Analysis (RCA).
    • Perform quality assurance activities to ensure zero harm and 100% good-quality products.
  • Leadership & Maintenance Management:
    • Ensure proper resource allocation and availability during the shift.
    • Lead shutdown maintenance, root-cause analysis, stop reduction loss analysis, and breakdown elimination.

Essential Qualifications (Must-Haves):

  • Experience:

    3 to 5 years of manufacturing or production experience.
  • Leadership: 1 to 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing teams of 15+ people.
  • Industry Background:
    Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Packaging experience is required.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Safety Knowledge:
    Familiarity with safety frameworks such as LOTO, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and BOS.
  • Technical Fit:
    Practical exposure to systems like TPM, SAP/ERP, and quality systems.
  • Impact & Results:
    Demonstrated track record with quantified results showing operational impact.
  • Application Standards: A coherent, role-appropriate resume that clearly demonstrates career progression.

Technical Knowledge &

Competencies:

  • Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and Progressive Maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems.
  • Capability to maintain equipment at basic conditions independently, including executing AM and PM (breakdown and planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment.
  • Total Productive Maintenance and Six Sigma proficiency, including the qualification of AM steps 5–6 and PM step 3.
  • Proven ability in leading line teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for managing challenging situations tactfully.
  • Experience influencing stakeholders within a union environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
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