Media Production Shift Lead
$52,000–$70,720 year
On-siteAurora, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate day-to-day production activities during assigned 24/7 shifts, leading Operators without formal supervisory authority while operating complex media production equipment. Serve as the primary technical escalation point for troubleshooting equipment and process issues, diagnosing root causes, and determining corrective actions. Manage shift workflow, production priorities, and complex product changeovers while monitoring performance parameters and product quality. Train, mentor, and coach Operators on standard work, safety requirements, and manufacturing best practices. Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve production interruptions and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate completion of production documentation and facilitate effective shift handoffs. Requires advanced hands-on machine operation skills, ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel internationally for extended specialized training.
Required Qualifications
- 7–10 years of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related industrial experience
- Significant hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting complex manufacturing or production equipment
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical resource or subject-matter expert within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience leading, coordinating, training, or mentoring production employees
- Ability to provide day-to-day work direction and coordinate others without formal supervisory authority
- Advanced mechanical aptitude with strong equipment and process troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience performing machine setups, complex changeovers, adjustments, and process optimization
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose production problems, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality requirements and experience performing or overseeing in-process quality checks
- Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality
- Strong communication, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to remain composed and make sound decisions during equipment failures, production interruptions, and other time-sensitive situations
- Ability to independently prioritize production needs and take ownership of shift-level operational issues
- Ability and willingness to work a 24/7 rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended specialized training, potentially up to three months
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Forklift experience preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, or similar manufacturing methodologies preferred
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