Production Lead

Production Lead Step Into a Leadership Role That Makes a Difference Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? As a Production Lead, you'll play a key role in guiding a team, driving efficiency, and ensuring high-quality food production in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is more than just overseeing a lineyou'll be leading people, solving problems in real time, and helping shape a safe, high-performing operation. What You'll Do Lead and support a small production team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output Review work orders and packaging specs to ensure accuracy and readiness for production Operate and monitor production equipment and manufacturing systems Use handheld scanning tools to track inventory, production, and materials in real time Coordinate team schedules, breaks, and workflows to keep production running smoothly Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards Oversee quality checks and documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and product loss Lead shift transitions with clear communication and updates Train and cross-train team members to build a strong, flexible workforce Maintain a clean, organized workspace and enforce sanitation and safety standards What You Bring 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar environment Previous experience leading or supervising a small team Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to read and interpret work orders, procedures, and safety guidelines Comfortable using manufacturing software, handheld scanners, and computers A solid understanding of food safety, quality standards, and GMP practices Problem-solving mindset with the ability to act quickly and effectively Basic math skills and attention to detail for accurate production tracking Bonus Skills: Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments Familiarity with HACCP programs and inventory systems (like Mapics) Experience in continuous improvement or process optimization Interest in advancing into higher-level leadership roles Why You'll Love This Role Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of your team and make a visible impact every day Career growth: Strong promote-from-within culture with clear advancement paths Supportive team environment: Work in a close-knit, collaborative setting Growing company: Be part of an organization investing in its people and facility Competitive benefits: Health coverage, retirement matching, and paid time off Work Environment You'll work in a modern food manufacturing facility with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The environment is structured and fast-paced, with small teams working together across multiple production lines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.