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Manufacturing Production Lead

veracityChicago, ILMay 16th, 2026
Manufacturing Production LeadChicago, IllinoisMonday Friday | Schedule flexibility requiredWeekend Coverage 2x Per MonthAs a Manufacturing Production Lead, you will see leadership and management experience combine with the development of deep technical mastery of process and equipment. The expertise gained in this role will allow you to manage the people, planning, process development and implementation of Planned Maintenance in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.You will manage this through teams consisting of various technical and non-technical personnel, key support contractors and operations personnel.How you will contributePartner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the production lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate and Own DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line levelOwn the technology, process and centerline settings for the equipment; Own the AM-Autonomous maintenance and PM-Progressive maintenance systems and work processes. Control Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with CIL and Abnormality Handling Systems; owns the R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the lineDevelop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and build capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the core team working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be versed in the PM Pillar, own PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department levelPartner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/sWhat you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:The capability to lead a shift and key work process for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level Standard Work Process owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approachThe capability to learn from and support the Line Leader Role, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying, and managing development plans for the core team members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.Eventual Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 3 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 2) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (Client-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM solving tools.This position will need to supervise the labor management of the shift align with the union contract, example: schedule shifts, leaves on absence, resignations, call offs, trainings, others.Experience with Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) is required.Education / Certifications:High School RequiredBachelor's degree complete or incomplete / Specialization on Business Administration or Manufacturing Management preferred.Microsoft Office Intermediate ExcelManufacturing tracker SystemsIL6S / TPM preferred.SAP preferred.Skills and CertificationsHigh school diplomaBachelor's degree complete or incomplete / Specialization on Business Admin or Manu ManagementMicrosoft Office Intermediate - ExcelManufacturing Tracker SystemsIL6S / TPM preferredSAP preferred

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