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Production Lead

Actalent
Manteno, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Floor Lead to join our team. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in a food manufacturing environment, who can ensure safety, compliance, and productivity while effectively coordinating with the team.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular safety checks and proactively address potential hazards.
  • Report unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
  • Ensure all safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies are strictly followed.
  • Partner with QA teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Monitor production processes for adherence to specifications.
  • Perform detailed quality and safety checks.
  • Complete centerline documentation on time.
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and improvements.
  • Enforce GMPs and food safety policies.
  • Identify and report any compliance issues.
  • Verify materials and recipe accuracy on all lines.
  • Coordinate with warehouse to ensure inventory accuracy.

Essential Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Hands-on leadership in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Strong focus on safety, GMP compliance, productivity, and team coordination.
  • GMP, Manufacturing, Food.
  • 2–3 years of food manufacturing experience.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.77 - $24.84/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 Manteno,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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