Team Lead - Wax 1st Shift

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The 1st shift Team Lead in Wax will focus on providing strong operational support and a smooth flow of product throughout the manufacturing process. This role will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, upholding quality standards, and driving production efficiency in a fast‑paced setting.

This position reports to the Value Stream Manager and is part of the Wax Department located in Richmond, Illinois and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform material handling and production tasks, including blending wax materials (8–44 lbs), cutting and preparing components, pouring and packing parablocks, running bags through the label machine, completing tanker offloads with 30‑lb hoses, and boxing/skidding finished products, while also training associates on proper techniques and safe operating procedures.

• Maintain an efficient, fast‑paced workflow by completing products approximately every 45 seconds, repeatedly moving materials up to 44 lbs, lifting up to 30 lbs independently, and standing for extended periods (up to 2.5 hours) to support breaks and lunches, ensuring team members are coached to meet pace and quality expectations.

• Execute labeling and system transactions such as label requests, label check‑ins, and SAP entries to ensure accurate tracking and identification of all products, and guide associates in following correct documentation and labeling processes.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Previous experience in an FDA or ISO-regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience in Inventory Control (Cycle Counts, Kanban, Material Movements)

• Experience with continuous improvement processes and lean manufacturing

Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, repetitive environment.

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Knowledge of business systems such as SAP

• Problem solving tools

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $26-$28/Hour. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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