Title:

Manufacturing Team Leader Pay Rate:

$40.00-$45.00/hr. Benefits include health, dental, and vision (following 60 days of employment)

Employment Type:

Contract Est.

Start Date :

09/21/2026 Est.

End Date:

12/20/2026

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30PM, overtime and weekend work as needed

Location:

White Hall, IL 62092

Job Code:

JPC-12606

Role Summary :

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Manufacturing Team Leader to work on-site with our client, the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits. This role supervises personnel and daily operations in a Lean, cGMP-regulated production environment. You'll ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to spec, while keeping the team engaged and accountable.

Position Responsibilities :

Ensure all group functions meet Corporate, APHIS, and cGMP quality aseptic standards and are in compliance with departmental SOPs. Provide leadership and accountability to meet production schedules and financial commitments. Ensure proper training for colleagues and facilities are operated in a safe, environmentally acceptable manner. Ensure objectives and goals are clearly understood by all department personnel. Investigate process excursions/deviations and production issues utilizing Right First Time (RFT) tools to ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented to eliminate the root cause of the problem. Initiate and implement ideas to improve production process reliability from the standpoint of quality, safety, and product cost. Assist in the planning of production and personnel. Assist with technical projects within areas of responsibility. The position will also be responsible for certain planning transactions in support of filling, packaging, and miscellaneous site functions.

Education and Experience :

Minimum Requirement BS in biological sciences or related discipline. Two years supervisory and 3+ years bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Fundamental understanding and experience with cleanroom environments, aseptic manufacturing principles, and general packaging operations. Technical Skills and Competencies Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and positively influence employees to meet defined objectives and daily production schedules. Demonstrated ability to lead and interact effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to hold oneself and others accountable to goals/objectives and team values. High integrity and self-motivation. Strong ability to multi-task. Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and team/group interactive and leading skills. Strong commitment to product quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. Ability to resolve technical issues, troubleshoots manufacturing processes, and investigates process deviations/excursions. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead/develop others and optimize team performance. Ability to represent department's interests with higher management and related groups (i.e. Materials Mgmt., HR, QA/QC, EMU, EHS, and technical support). Strong computer skills. Knowledge of 9CFR and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Technical knowledge and/or expertise in microbiological techniques, sterilization, aseptic manufacturing, cleanroom behaviors, and validation principles. Demonstrated understanding of SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA regulations. Physical Position Requirements Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. Normal hours are first shift; some off-shift and weekend work We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws. Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). By submitting your resume, you are explicitly consenting to receive communications from our organization via text message. Rest assured all our texts are sent by real people and we look forward to a conversation with you about this job! #INDHP