Job Description
We’re supporting our client, a leading plastics manufacturer based in Franklin Park, Illinois who are looking for a Shift Lead to join their growing team. The successful Shift Lead will have experience in thermoforming process.
Salary: $37/hr – $47/hr
Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K + more
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Franklin Park IL
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Available
As a Shift Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading employees in a manufacturing environment. Troubleshooting and adjusting thermoforming machines. Plans and assigns work, implement policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Reinforces and maintains Safety, Food Safety, And Quality Standards.
- Monitor part quality, yield, and throughput; identify and implement process adjustments.
- Train and develop personnel in proper technics and procedures.
- Review and execute production schedule and priorities.
- Provides input on the organization and set up of production lines.
- Coordinates communication on all lines during shift change over with other Shift Leadership.
- Communicates inefficiencies and provides solutions to resolve them.
- Orchestrates training and employee development amongst production job functions.
- Effectively communicates with all departments, ensuring that all components needed to begin jobs are known and provided.
- Supports and enforce all company policies regarding procedures and safety compliance.
About You:
- Production management and leadership ability.
- Thermoforming process knowledge, troubleshooting, and adjustments.
- Must be able to oversee production jobs and monitor quality and quantity until completion.
- Must be able to guide and lead other employees effectively.
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
- 5 years of thermoforming process experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organization and attention to detail skills.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is required.
Job Application:
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