Assistant Team Lead - 1st Shift (Finance)
Step into a leadership-support role and help keep production moving. As an Assistant Team Lead at MacLean-Fogg, you'll work closely with the Team Lead to support daily operations, coordinate workflow, and ensure your area hits safety, quality, and output goals. You'll also fill in on the line as needed, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain strong communication between shifts, teams, and departments. This is an ideal opportunity for a reliable team player ready to take the next step in their career.
Job Details
- Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
- Pay Range: $19.43 - $19.77 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
- Work Location: Onsite - Sterling, Illinois
- Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Thursday 6 AM-2:30 PM; Friday 6 AM-12 PM)
- Support Team Leads in coordinating daily activities in your assigned production area
- Help troubleshoot equipment, resolve technical and quality issues, and assist with basic machine setup
- Operate machinery in your department when needed to support production
- Ensure all workstations remain stocked with materials/components for smooth operations
- Accurately complete required production and quality documentation
- Inspect materials and finished parts for defects; monitor equipment condition
- Facilitate clear communication between shifts, departments, and plant leadership
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and production tracking
- Contribute to process improvement efforts and help implement new efficiencies
- Ensure production output meets quality and schedule expectations
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with 5S standards
- Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned to support team goals
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions and production schedules
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Solid math and measurement skills
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well across teams
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 1-4 years in a manufacturing environment
- Able to provide peer coaching and support small groups
- Able to solve most routine issues independently; escalate more complex problems as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
- Required to stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending and stooping required.
- Must have the dexterity to handle small objects.
- Must be able to work in noisy environments.
#ZRAbout MacLean-Fogg
At MacLean-Fogg, you'll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world's most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we've expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact-driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.
Why Join MacLean-Fogg?
At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:
- Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Support for Growing Families: We provide paid parental leave to support all parents during important family milestones.
- HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
- Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
- Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
- New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family's needs.
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