Job Description

Our Ecolab largest North American plant is currently looking for a Production Team Leader. As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for all metrics of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people development for a production area across all shifts. Displays ownership mentality to keep equipment healthy through TPM tools and to develop and engage the production associates through HPO tools to do the same. Direct reporting responsibility for production associates working in the production area. Acts as the single point of contact for activities and work in the area. Analyzes losses, develops strategic plans, and coaches team to improve these metrics. Develops standards, work processes, staffing strategies, and maintenance strategies. Serves as area liaison to interface with support departments and report results through daily operations meetings.

Whats in it For You:

* Fast-paced, results-driven work environment where you will manage a team of 20 employees and all metrics associated with the team and area
* Gain knowledge in coaching and developing others, influencing across all levels, and implementing best practices in a TPM environment
* Manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
* Opportunity for a long-term advanced career path
* Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance
* Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

* Always ensure safe work practices
* Create a healthy employee relations climate. Support a team-based environment with engagement and communication at the forefront
* Create/improve Autonomous Maintenance standards
* Create staffing strategies to optimize the Operation
* Improve new Team Member onboarding materials and processes
* Continuously coach Team Members
* Monitor key metrics and use loss analysis to drive improvement projects
* Support continuous improvement through building the capability of Team Members and executing projects
* Oversee department maintenance strategies
* Set clear team goals
* Establish constructive relationships with other key departments: maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.
* Expand and grow personal capability
* Embody the Ecolab Leadership Model
* Budget ownership for the Area
* Manage Employee Performance, Development and Qualification plans for the Area

Position Details:

* This position is located in Joliet, IL.
* Work Schedule: full-time

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree
* Previous manufacturing related experience
* No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in engineering or related science
* Previous supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
* Previous experience in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment
* Experience with SAP
* Minimum 3 years of production experience in a in a food, chemical, beverage, or related batch manufacturing environment
* Minimum 3 years of previous supervisory experience

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.