Description Production Team Lead Stevens Industries | Teutopolis, IL LEAD THE TEAM. DRIVE PRODUCTION. MAKE AN IMPACT. Are you an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and keeping production moving? Stevens Industries is looking for a Production Team Lead to help lead our manufacturing team and keep daily operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is more than a job on the production floor—you'll play an important role in developing employees, improving processes, maintaining quality, and helping our team succeed. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Lead, motivate, and support production team members while providing training, coaching, and feedback. • Assist the Production Supervisor with daily production activities and workflow. • Monitor production goals, quality, and efficiency while identifying opportunities for improvement. • Troubleshoot production issues and help develop solutions to keep operations running smoothly. • Promote a safe, clean, and productive work environment and ensure safety policies and regulations are followed. • Monitor product quality and make adjustments when needed to ensure specifications are met. • Lead daily safety checks of equipment, including forklifts, conveyor equipment, and designated areas of tractor-trailer and over-the-road trucks. • Train and cross-train employees in other production positions as needed. • Work closely with Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and other departments to maintain a smooth workflow. • Help implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce costs. • Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. Requirements WHAT YOU BRING • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a production team. • Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, tools, and materials. • Knowledge of quality control, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. • Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new responsibilities. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers. WHY STEVENS? At Stevens Industries, you're not just an employee—you're an owner.As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in investing in our people, providing opportunities to grow, and rewarding employees for the work they do.Our benefits include: • Competitive Salary & Performance Bonus Opportunities • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 200% Company 401(k) Match • Annual Profit Sharing • On-Demand Pay • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • 100% Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance • Health Savings Account with Company Match • Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays • Educational Assistance • On-Site Childcare for Employees' Children & Grandchildren • Fitness Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • Company Events & More READY TO LEAD? If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career and want to be part of a company where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.Join a team that's building more than exceptional products—we're building careers.Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.