Production Lead

at Aerotek in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: 2nd shift Production Lead

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for leading a team of 8-10 Production Associates on 2nd shift while ensuring production, safety, and quality goals are met. This hands-on leadership role oversees workflow, supports employee performance, coordinates with maintenance, and helps maintain a safe and efficient production environment.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and support a team of 8-10 production employees.

+ Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and customer deadlines.

+ Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

+ Partner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues and reduce downtime.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

+ Enforce safety standards, PPE requirements, and company policies.

+ Support employee accountability, attendance tracking, and basic personnel matters.

+ Communicate production updates between departments to ensure smooth operations.

+ Assist with production planning, shift performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Manufacturing experience in a production environment.

+ Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience.

+ Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices.

+ Ability to manage workflow, prioritize tasks, and meet production goals.

+ Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift heavy materials when needed.

Preferred:

+ Experience in an industrial paint or paint shop environment.

+ Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.

+ Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.

+ Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs.

Why Join Us?

+ Stable, long-term career opportunity.

+ Team-oriented and collaborative culture.

+ Growth and advancement opportunities.

+ Exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment, and leadership development.

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility on 2nd shift. Employees spend most of the day on the production floor, standing, walking, and working around industrial equipment and large materials. The environment can be fast-paced and requires adherence to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout practices. Collaboration between production, maintenance, and management is a key part of the role.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $26.00/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 Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.