Job Description

Group Leader: Sterling, IL

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams? Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Group Leader to oversee daily production operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 10–15 employees, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining efficient workflows, standardized processes, and high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who leads by example, motivates others, and takes pride in achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:- Lead, coach, train, and develop a team of 10–15 production employees

• Provide performance feedback and reinforce accountability
• Oversee daily production operations, workflow, scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, standardized work practices, root cause analysis, scrap reduction, and corrective actions to improve operational efficiency
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality standards

Skills & Experience:-

• Education: High School Diploma, **required; **Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, **required; **5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferred
• **Abilities: **Proficiently read & interpret manufacturing drawings & prints,**AND forklift & overhead crane experience, required**
• **Software: **Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

What We Offer:- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation Time
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• And More!

**Please Note: **This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

**Pay: **Starting at $36.76/hour

**Type: **Full-time, 1stShift, On-site

**Schedule: **Monday – Friday7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career!

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)