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Grain & Protein Technologies

Paris, IL (In Person)

$62,306 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join our Paris, IL operation as a Team Leader - Fabrication. The ideal candidate will assist the Production Supervisor by executing daily production plans in the Fabrication department. Job Responsibilities
  • Assist and support the Production Supervisor in meeting production and delivery schedules, budgets and targets.
  • Lead shop floor employees ensuring daily production goals are met.
  • Promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement programs as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
  • Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation.
  • Act as a coach to shop floor employees.
  • Maintain Skill Training Matrixes and train new hires job transfers.
  • Participating Safety investigation and 5 Why investigations.
  • Follow standard work practices and procedures.
  • Maintain and report out on department KPI's (5s, Safety, Quality, production numbers) during daily Gemba walks.
  • Assist with departmental communications (processes, toolbox talks, shift changeover reports, etc).
  • Conduct cycle counting, ensuring inventory accuracy.
  • Operate forklift as required.
  • Hang parts on paint line.
  • Paint parts in powder coating booth as needed.
  • Utilize computer.
  • Support all aspects of Safety and Quality Management systems.
  • Backfill absent employees as needed.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned. Experience and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED. Additional education a plus.
  • Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • 2+ years of progressive responsibility or related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Solid grasp of manufacturing concepts, methods, and manufacturing techniques to include but not limited to: Assembly, welding, machining, painting, and other related manufacturing methods.
  • Prior experience in lean, flow-through manufacturing a plus.
  • Knowledge in use of SAP or other related ERP application software preferred.
  • Must be computer literate; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, and ERP Systems.
  • Basic understanding of production planning and production control functions.
  • Exceptional influencing and communication skills with ability to communicate at all management levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to think conceptually with a real commitment to change and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop improved manufacturing strategies that will support Grain & Protein Technologies business objectives on a departmental basis. Benefits and Compensation
  • The expected hourly Pay rate for this role will be $27.38 to $32.53 based on experience.
  • Up to 5% gainshare potential.
  • Benefits will include the ability to elect healthcare and Welln.
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