Production Supervisor

About The Position Lead and supervise the manufacturing of products to quality standards as established by design. Meet production plan through effective scheduling at minimum cost. Implement corrective and preventative measures to address quality issues. Assign personnel to work centers to accomplish tasks prioritized through consultation with other Production Supervisors and the Production Manager daily. Location: Onsite - Sterling, IL Key Deliverables Collect data and compile reports for production. Ensure production processes are being carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements. Monitor and prioritize the workflow of production to meet deadlines. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development for employees. Take appropriate action to implement cost‑saving initiatives. Key Activities & Responsibilities Manage and plan people and resources to meet production/maintenance schedule requirements while achieving safety and quality standards. Prepare and monitor the production floor for daily production/maintenance, adjusting for unscheduled demand as necessary. Facilitate and maintain effective communication between management and operators by sharing day‑to‑day safety focus and production/maintenance targets. Assign a mentor to new employees, support training efforts, and coach all employees. Investigate, inspect, perform root‑cause analysis, report, and close all incidents/issues/problems and communicate to immediate supervisor as necessary (including spills, accidents, quality and TQM book completion, and employee performance management). Participate and support all LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing cost‑saving ideas. Review production/maintenance set‑ups for accuracy and quality requirements as necessary. Assist or lead troubleshooting of machines, dies, jigs, positioners, and fixtures. Provide technical expertise as needed for daily management, change‑over and/or line‑setup efficiency, and support the team to achieve operational success. Monitor time and attendance to ensure compliance with procedures. Support and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, the Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other policies and procedures. Embrace personal challenge, be confident, rounded, self‑aware, resilient, assertive, motivated, optimistic, action‑oriented, and open to change. Engage the interest and participation of others and have a collaborative approach to working together. Reinforce and execute continuous training and development for self and team. To be Successful in This Role, Your Experience and Competencies Are: High school diploma or GED; some previous work‑related experience is a plus, or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a supervisor or operator in a heavy manufacturing industry, millwright, or demonstrated abilities through on‑the‑job training or education. Minimum 1 year’s experience in Microsoft Excel and lean continuous improvement. Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOMs). Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement. Experience in assisting and developing (multi‑skilled) people. Experience in leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas. Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re‑work. Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co‑workers, and management, working both individually and as part of a team. Exercise considerable initiative/judgment in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals. Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements. Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team, and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities. Capacity to learn quickly; parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent. Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations. Understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality. Supervisor and Leadership Expectations Oversee 6–25 operators; train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems. Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $57,669.00 to $75,000.00, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional company‑sponsored programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr