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Shift Lead

CHEP
CHEP Salary
Bolingbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

The Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the Plant Leadership in managing total plant operations for an assigned shift and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality and cost.


What You Will Do

Major/Key Accountabilities:

  • Assists with supervising the work of all production employees – monitors production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
  • Provide hands-on peer leadership to production staff to support training and development, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
  • Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures
  • Enforces policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy
  • Fills in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed


What You Will Bring

Experience:

  • Prior experience as supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred


Skills and Knowledge:

  • Communication Skills
  • Delegation
  • Shift Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Safety First Mindset


What To Expect

Additional Site Details:

  • 1st Shift 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Lead a team of up to 18 employees, to include warehouse operators, forklift operators and repair operators.
  • Drive the production line to meet daily and weekly production goals. Step in to assist wherever necessary to help the team achieve these goals.
  • There is no travel associated with this position.
  • Expected to work overtime with the team when needed - can operate without supervision, and open / close the plant when needed.
  • English is the preferred language, but may need to accommodate other language translations as needed.


Physical Requirements:

  • Lift and carry 78 lbs occasionally, less than 33% of their work shift
  • Push and/or pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet


What We Offer

Employee Package:

  • Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
  • Benefits Day 1!
  • Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
  • 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
  • FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
  • FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
  • Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!


Compensation Statement:

The salary range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 hourly. Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.


Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.

Salary : $25 - $28

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