Production Lead - 1st Shift

Romeoville, 1001 W. Crossroads Pkwy, Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
• Growth opportunities
• Weekly pay, and more

The primary function of the Production Group Leader is to aid the supervisor in providing a safe work environment for line associates while producing a quality product for our customers using cost‑saving practices and efficiencies with minimal waste.

• Oversees pre‑op and/or tear down depending on shift and coordinates line set‑up.
• Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications.
• Works with other departments to prevent downtime.
• Leads continuous improvement at plant wide level.
• Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction.
• Provides associate training as needed.
• Recommends corrective actions for non‑compliance to supervisor.
• Has excellent communication skills and is approachable; communicates with supervisors and line workers.
• Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for the line, including lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards.
• Exhibits basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail.
• Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports (product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor).
• Expected to eventually cross‑train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.
• Must work safely at all times and be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Spends approximately 95% of shift on the floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Regularly required to stand and operate tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, stoop, or crouch; some facilities are multi‑level and may require ascending or descending stairs.
• May occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet‑jack, or cart, and regularly lift up to 15 pounds of boxes of product, bales of cartons, or rolls of film.
• Requires specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to read, speak, and write in English. Bilingual capability is a plus.

• High school diploma or GED; or three to six months of related work experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being flexible and able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Multi‑shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet/humid, and vary in temperature from refrigerated environment to ambient or warm in summer months, depending on the facility.

Starting pay for Production Lead I: $22.15 per hour. A shift differential is offered for second and third shift opportunities. Individual base pay may vary by work location and other factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package—including health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits—beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.