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Production Associate Lead

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Hybrid
Elgin, IL
60K-75K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Elgin, IL
60K-75K Annually
Mid level
The Production Associate Lead oversees production line operations, assists in troubleshooting, documents performance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
A fast-paced, dynamic environment manufacturing world-class communications equipment for public safety customers around the world.
Job Description

The Lead collaborates with the Value Stream Manager to support the production line, ensuring efficient operations. Responsibilities include assembling, testing, and shipping advanced radio communication equipment, such as computers, speakers, microphones, and jack boxes

  • Provides input to the Value Stream Manager in decision making that has a direct impact on the efficiency on the production line.

  • Must have experience with all set-ups before starting the production line and follow the Lead start-up sheet.

  • Assist all operators and maintenance in trouble shooting equipment.

  • Document line operation, performance and down time through-out the shift.

  • Become Product Product Subject Matter Expert thorough product knowledge.

  • Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen.

  • Assure 5s implementation and sustaining.

  • Work with cross-functional teams, engineering, schedulers, and leadership daily.

Additional Qualified Skills:

  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 hours, or more if working overtime

  • Light Computer skills and ability to read/enter data as required.

  • Ability to read build documentation.

  • Quality/Safety conscious with ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail.

  • Good attendance record and must be able to work 40 hours plus (including weekend work) overtime each week when needed.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Quick learner with ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to work with light fabrication equipment.

  • Must be able to operate torque equipment. Good hand dexterity.

  • Must be willing to rotate between various positions in the organization based on business needs.

  • Must wear steel toed shoes.

  • Oracle systems knowledge preferred.

  • Basic Soldering skills.

Target Base Salary Range: $60,000  - $75,000 

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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    Basic Requirements
    • High School Diploma, GED

    • 3 or more years of Manufacturing experience.


    Travel Requirements
    None
    Relocation Provided
    None
    Position Type
    Experienced
    Referral Payment Plan
    Yes

    Our U.S. Benefits include:

    • Incentive Bonus Plans

    • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

    • 401K with Company Match

    • 10 Paid Holidays

    • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    • Paid Parental & Family Leave

    • and more!


    EEO Statement

    Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

    We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

    We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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    Motorola Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

    Located in the West Loop, one block from Ogilvie Train Station and Union Train Station. The office is also close to multiple CTA stops.

    Motorola Solutions Elgin, Illinois, USA Office

    2540 Galvin Dr, Elgin, IL, United States, 60124

    Motorola Solutions Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office

    1303 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60196

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