Team Lead; Indirect

Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, Spider Wire®, Ugly Stik®, and many more. The brands that came together to form Pure Fishing were founded by inventors and innovators responsible for many of the advancements in the fishing tackle industry that anglers worldwide benefit from today.

Our team of industry‑leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find those next innovations and produce world‑class products designed to delight our consumers, strengthen business for our customers, and build love for our brands globally.

But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch. We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish.

We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water. At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution
, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity
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RPM 5PM‑3AM shift!

What you will do:

The team Lead is responsible for monitoring the operations to ensure that all operation standards are met. The Team Lead adjusts the assembly or production process to improve the overall efficiencies. The Lead Assembler supports shift Production Coordinator and all team members. This position requires you to be on your feet for most of the day. The employee may have to lift objects/equipment occasionally on the floor individually or as a team.

Physical movements necessary to perform this job are pushing, pulling, and bending.

• Schedule Shift Daily
• Check in employees at start of shift/conduct morning meetings
• Relieve assemblers as needed
• Coordinate Work Order Changes
• Pod Layout
• Hour by Hour board update
• Schedule board update Office and at Press
• Reconcile work orders (Print W.O. and labels)
• Assure manufacturing processes are running efficiently, seek resolution when deficiencies are found, and maintain production standards
• Communicate all production, equipment, and personnel issues, problems etc. to Supervisor
• Follow Code of Conduct standards and plant policies
• Carry out all job duties safely using common sense and by following safety policies and procedures
• Provide and support efficient training of new employees
• Required to participate in Continuous Improvement Team meetings
• Follow written and verbal instructions on procedures (assembly, packing, inspection, etc.)
• End of Shift reporting

• Complete attendance tracker
• Record and report scrap
• Complete daily metrics
• Provide a safe work environment and investigate and help resolve any safety incident
• Required to be active part of Safety Committee
• Cooperate with fellow members and work as part of a team
• Maintain good housekeeping of work and break areas
• Approve quality and ensure correct product build at start of job
• Daily 5‑s audits, Weekly BBS audit and Daily Quality audits
• Must be able to fill out Safety and Quality alerts
• Other Duties as assigned

• Plano Molding Sandwich and Mendota operates 24/7
• Employees work indoors in a temperature‑controlled area
• Employees will often be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Employees will need to be alert/attentive to heavy machinery on the manufacturing floor (e.g., forklifts, hot stampers)
• Are sometimes exposed to contaminants
• Must wear safety attire or protective gear daily

High School Diploma required and/or equivalent work experience. Requires a minimum of one to three years of related experience.

• May require some travel to other Illinois facilities