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Production Lead

Thunderbird LLC.
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027
Production Lead Position Overview
This position leads and supports the production team, performs visual inspection of plastic parts and packaged goods. Works with Production Manager on performance goals and maintaining high level of quality and safety. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, adherence to quality control procedures, and effective communication with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve production issues.

Production Lead Essential Functions
  • Leads and monitors the work of machine operators.
  • Follows and enforces Thunderbird Molding’s quality guidelines.
  • Completes training for all new shift team members.
  • Communicates and works effectively with the other team members.
  • Check new labels made for proper information; revision labels etc.
  • When changing work order, be sure to notify Material Handler and Process Technician in this area to ensure all paperwork is properly documented.
  • Visually inspects parts for visual defects such as shorts, flash, contamination etc.
  • Notify shift Process Techs of any visual problems with the product.
  • Maintains and manages 5S in the production area.
  • Work effectively with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and floor personnel to resolve day-to-day issues, achieve team objectives, and promote quality principles.
  • Review, investigate, disposition, and resolve non-conforming material issues, internal customer complaints, and subassembly/component supply issues.
  • Analyze nonconforming material and complaint data for issues/trends – identify corrective actions as necessary.
  • Verify products are packaged according to specifications.
  • Perform Incoming inspection on component parts and raw materials
  • Perform startup, in process, and final Inspections on injection molded parts using, Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Smartscope, CMM and Comparator.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Production Lead Required Experience
  • High School Diploma/GED required, some relevant college-level coursework preferred.
  • 3 years working in the manufacturing of plastic injection molding. One year in a quality inspection function.
  • 1 years Supervision experience required.
  • Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policy manuals, safety instructions, short correspondence and business memorandums.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
  • Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

Production Lead Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to read applicable instructions.
Company Overview
At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits
401(k) with matching program.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.

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