Leader – Production

Production Team Lead needed in West Chicago!

7pm to 7 am.

starting wage $20 hr. to $22 based on experience.

Rotating shift 3 days on then 4 days includes weekends.

Lead Responsibilities:
1. Under the direction of the shift supervisor, the shift lead monitors the entire production floor,
ensuring the smooth operation of the shift. The shift lead drives safety by confirming all shift
personnel are following safety and GMP guidelines.
2. Checks material supplies (boxes, bags, tape, etc.) at the start of the shift. Assures required materials
and supplies are requested and available at beginning of shift. Communicates directly with Material
Handlers for materials needs.
3. Following Standard Work, oversees quality checks, both White Cup and Print, checks correct sleeve
counts, correct boxes and/or labels, etc at their designated time.
4. Ensures the entire shift is following break schedule and reports to supervisor any inconsistencies.
5. Helps identify and determine causes for quality problems, equipment problems, and failure to meet
production standards, communicates with maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.
6. Takes time at least once per shift to coach/mentor team members.
7. Oversee new employees on shifts in work assignments. Provide assistance in training all new (and
temporary) employees in accordance with established training manual. Make time each day to
ensure new Team members are being attended to and being treated respectfully.
8. Always use and follow Standard Work.
9. Be able to run the shift if needed without the support of the supervisor.
10. Oversees and ensures good housekeeping and good sanitation practices are being maintained.
11. Ensures all necessary paperwork is maintained and turned in on a timely manner can without issue.
12. Maintains good communication with shift Supervisor on production, quality and equipment
problems as it relates to production floor.
13. Provides supervisor with feedback regarding employee relations issues.
14. Shift Lead or designate oversees resources for the efficient operation of the Cup packing area
including but not limited to packer assignments, coverage for absences & rest periods, overtime
requests, and using the break schedule.
15. Must be able to perform all responsibilities of an Inspector/Packer as the Shift Lead may be assigned
lines as needed.
16. Performs additional assignments and/or special projects that may require physical activity beyond
those required functions of the job.
17. Follows and supports good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process
requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management or the SQF
practitioner immediately.
18. Assists the shift Supervisor with running the shift and performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous lead and manufacturing experience required.
• 1 year experience as an Inspector/Packer
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required.
• Ability to operate and enter information in computerized inventory system skills a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions, write legibly and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate in English in order to carry out instructions and communicate with
  others as needed.
• Must be familiar with all products, equipment, and printing, packaging methods, quality
  requirements and documentation.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish is desirable.

Salary : $20 - $22