Production Lead

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri | 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Compensation: $19-$24 per hour, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

About the Role

You'll lead a production team and shape how we work every day. You'll assign tasks, train new people, run quality checks, and keep schedules on track. This is a hands-on leadership role where you directly shape both product quality and team success.

• Oversee and assign production employees to specific work areas, making sure they have what they need to succeed
• Train new and returning employees and document their progress and skill development
• Conduct quality spot checks with proper documentation and flag any issues immediately
• Make sure your team is handling products correctly and keeping their workspace safe and clean
• Step into supervisor responsibilities when needed and maintain accurate production records
• Use Odoo and ERP scheduling to keep production aligned with customer demand

What You'll Bring

• Are familiar with production procedures, policies, and goals
• Can lead a team and communicate clearly with members across shifts
• Are comfortable using hand tools and understanding Odoo scheduling software
• Follow safety policies and procedures closely
• Work well with a team and other departments
• Have careful attention to detail in a team that's moving fast

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What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events
• Shift differential for 2nd shift
• Overtime eligibility
• Click here to view our full benefits overview.

We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.