At least 5 years
Job Title: Production Lead
Job Description
The Production Lead is responsible for assisting with daily floor oversight, task delegation, and acting as lead in the absence of a supervisor. This role involves maintaining flow on extrusion lines, enforcing quality control standards, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and approving profiles. Additionally, the Production Lead will train new hires on standard operating procedures, equipment, and line adjustments while providing ongoing coaching. Safety protocols are paramount; therefore, the role involves enforcing PPE, assisting with audits, completing shift paperwork, and supporting shift-to-shift communication. Maintaining logs, scrap reports, attendance records, and handoff notes is crucial. The Production Lead will identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to optimize production.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily floor oversight and task delegation.
- Act as lead when the supervisor is unavailable.
- Maintain flow on extrusion lines and enforce quality control standards.
- Troubleshoot bottlenecks and approve profiles.
- Train new hires on SOPs, equipment, and line adjustments; provide ongoing coaching.
- Enforce PPE and safety protocols; assist with audits and complete shift paperwork.
- Support shift-to-shift communication and maintain logs.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Essential Skills
- HS Diploma/GED
- 5+ years manufacturing experience (extrusion strongly preferred)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stay late/overtime as needed
- Saturday availability during peak seasons
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Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lincolnwood, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.
Health & dental insurance – basic medical coverage is provided [indeed.com] 401(k) retirement plan – reported as part of benefits at related Advanced Plastics entities [glassdoor.com] Paid time off (PTO) – about 10 vacation days initially, with incremental increases over time [indeed.com] Raises / compensation increases – may occur periodically (reported anywhere from performance‑based to every few years depending on location/role)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lincolnwood,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006106378
