Sr Team Lead Line Lead

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• Sr Team Lead Line Lead
• Posted Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Requisition Number: 128609
• Job Location: Robinson, IL
• Pay Level: 1A

Summary

The Line Lead is responsible for adhering to the handbook, and complying with regulatory requirements, company/plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility.

In addition, the Production Line Lead

Independently perform all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected

Receives technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for “one of a kind” projects

With minimal direction and input from senior leadership, independently proposes, plans, and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems

Independently executes projects of extremely high complexity which have a large impact on the on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business – people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products

Responsible for the financial planning, direction and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant

Meets the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant

The position requires weekend work as assigned

To be considered, you must also be flexible for all shifts

Skills and Experience

Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost

• Excellent people and leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of production systems

• Managerial ability (communication skills, delegation, motivation, etc.)
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Knowledge of provisions of union contracts

Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
• Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
• Experience in manufacturing supervision
• Cost accounting background (general understanding)
• General engineering understanding

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or in a high speed, complex environment required

SAP experience preferred

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