Job Title: Team Leader – Production Operations (Manager Level)
📍 Location: Matteson, IL
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time
💰 Pay: $150,000 – $200,000 per year
📄 Position Type: Full-Time

Why Join Peopleworks?

Peopleworks designs and manufactures innovative solutions in the battery and electronic sector, redefining operational standards through efficiency, precision, and innovation. We lead the market in scalable production technology, global integration, and advanced electronics manufacturing. At Peopleworks, we don't just deliver exceptional products—we foster career growth and empower our teams to excel. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization where your leadership drives real impact.

What We Offer

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Advocacy)
✅ 401(k) with Company Contribution – Plan confidently for your future
✅ Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, holidays, and support programs for work-life balance
✅ Work Environment – Dynamic, employee-focused setting with global collaboration
✅ Growth Opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement in a growing organization

Your Role as Team Leader – Production Operations

As a Team Leader – Production Operations, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our production systems. This role demands a results-oriented leader capable of streamlining processes, enhancing team performance, and maintaining high-quality production standards. You will lead daily operations, manage cross-functional teams, and implement innovative production solutions that support the company’s long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Leadership & Team Development
• Provide strategic guidance and day-to-day leadership for production operations
• Mentor, train, and manage staff to ensure optimal performance and growth
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture on the production floor

🔹 Operations & Process Management
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and coordination of production activities
• Drive efficiency through continuous improvement and workflow redesign
• Enhance internal communications and cross-functional alignment

🔹 Technical Oversight & System Management
• Leverage ERP and MES systems to monitor production data and inventory
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and optimize resource utilization
• Collaborate with leadership to align production with organizational goals

🔹 Other Duties as Assigned
• Support cross-border coordination and contribute to global operations planning
• Maintain documentation and reporting to support audits and performance reviews

What You Need to Succeed

✔ Key Competencies
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High-level organizational and problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency with ERP, MES, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

✔ Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in production operations or process management
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Familiarity with electronics or battery manufacturing is a plus
• Korean language skills and cultural familiarity are highly desirable