1st Shift Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to coach hourly teams and run a busy floor. You will coordinate daily work orders, supervise staff, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while tracking KPIs and driving improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of lean processes.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years supervising in manufacturing or production.
• Experience leading hourly production employees.
• Ability to read and interpret schedules, work instructions, and procedures.
• Organized, detail-focused, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or bachelor’s preferred.
• Exposure to Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate production employees within your area on the assigned 1st shift.
• Coordinate daily work orders and staffing to meet customer and company requirements.
• Track schedule adherence, productivity, and downtime; remove obstacles quickly.
• Ensure strict compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Protect product quality; investigate issues and implement timely fixes.
• Review key performance indicators and drive corrective actions.
• Find and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve issues and improve flow.
• Lead shift huddles to share priorities, updates, and results.
• Complete production logs, employee documentation, and all required records accurately.
• Manage attendance, performance feedback, and discipline per company policy.
• Promote a respectful, team-first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

OSHA standards

Hourly workforce leadership

Lean / 5S

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Job description

Rusco Manufacturing in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to coach hourly teams and run a busy floor. You will coordinate daily work orders, supervise staff, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while tracking KPIs and driving improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of lean processes.