Team Lead

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
21-25 Hourly
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads Packers across post-production lines, coordinating workflow, staffing, breaks, quality inspections, inventory accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. Coaches employees, verifies packaging materials, documents production and quality results, resolves defects with Quality and Operations teams, and communicates shift updates. The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working a 12-hour rotating schedule.
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We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!
 

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters.  We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions.  If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. 

  Job Title: Team Lead Fulfillment

Location: Elgin, IL

Shifts Available:

  • Day Shift | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Night Shift | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience


Lead the Team. Drive Quality. Grow Your Career.

Pregis is seeking a hands-on Team Lead Fulfillment to join our manufacturing team in Elgin, IL. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, logistics, or direct mail environments who enjoy leading teams while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.

As a Team Lead Fulfillment, you will oversee Packers across multiple post-production lines, ensure quality and productivity standards are met, support employee development, and help deliver customer orders safely, accurately, and on time.

At Pregis, we invest in our employees through hands-on training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities. Many of our team members have grown into leadership, quality, operations, and technical roles throughout the organization.

What You'll DoTeam Leadership & Production Support
  • Lead and support Packers across multiple post-production lines
  • Work alongside the team to ensure continuous production and workflow
  • Provide coaching, direction, and day-to-day support to team members
  • Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment
  • Coordinate employee rotations and breaks
  • Assist with staffing and overtime planning alongside department leadership
  • Communicate production priorities and performance expectations
Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure products meet customer specifications and Pregis quality standards
  • Monitor packaging operations for defects, inaccuracies, and non-conformances
  • Initiate hold procedures when quality concerns are identified
  • Perform and document hourly quality inspections
  • Maintain retain samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Train team members on quality procedures and inspection requirements
  • Conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with established standards
  • Partner with Quality Inspectors and Operations teams to resolve quality issues
Inventory & Production Coordination
  • Verify correct materials and packaging components are available for each job
  • Maintain accuracy within SAP inventory systems
  • Ensure finished goods are properly identified and documented
  • Monitor production performance and workflow activity
  • Communicate key production updates during shift changeovers
  • Help identify material issues and communicate findings to Quality leadership
Safety & Continuous Improvement
  • Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements
  • Perform routine 6S and workplace organization audits
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Promote a safety-first culture and operational excellence mindset
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, direct mail, warehouse, or related operations
  • Leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to motivate, coach, and support team members
  • Experience working with quality standards and SOPs
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Basic computer skills and production documentation experience
  • Spanish bilingual skills are a plus
Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

  • Fulfillment operations
  • Packaging operations
  • Direct mail production
  • Manufacturing leadership
  • Production team lead roles
  • Quality assurance processes
  • SAP inventory systems
  • Employee training and coaching
  • Production scheduling
  • Warehouse or distribution operations
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
Physical Requirements
  • Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Work Environment
  • Manufacturing production facility
  • Exposure to moving machinery and equipment
  • Indoor work environment
  • Fast-paced production setting
  • Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, warehouse, or related experience preferred
  • Team lead, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred
  • Experience with quality systems and production processes preferred
  • Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations
Why Join Pregis?
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid training and development opportunities
  • Career advancement pathways
  • Stable and growing manufacturing environment
  • Safety-focused culture
  • Opportunity to grow into leadership, quality, operations, and technical roles

#MSI

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.  We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

 

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Skills Required

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, direct mail, warehouse, or related operations
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to motivate, coach, and support team members
  • Experience working with quality standards and standard operating procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Basic computer skills and production documentation experience
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting
  • Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Leadership, team lead, supervisory, or leadership experience
  • Three to five years of manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, production, warehouse, or related experience
  • Experience with quality systems and production processes
  • Experience with SAP inventory systems
  • Spanish bilingual skills
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The Company
HQ: Deerfield, IL
3,053 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Pregis is a global, vertically integrated provider and manufacturer of protective packaging materials, equipment, systems, and related services. The company develops innovative packaging solutions designed to protect products, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across markets such as e-commerce, consumer products, electronics, home goods, industrial, automotive, retail, and fulfillment. Its offerings include packaging products, protective systems, specialty products, and surface-protection solutions.

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