2nd Shift Assembly Supervisor

IMI; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

IMI plc in Machesney Park, IL seeks an Assembly Supervisor to lead day-to-day assembly operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will plan staffing, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement with Lean tools.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing supervision, strong problem-solving, and the ability to coach and develop employees in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role offers health, safety, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience with supervisory or people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in an assembly or production manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Plan staffing and allocate employees across assembly areas based on production priorities, available resources, skills, and workload.
• Monitor production schedules and respond quickly to labor shortages, material issues, equipment concerns, quality issues, or other production constraints.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to employees at the start of and throughout each shift.
• Maintain a strong floor presence and regularly communicate with employees regarding production priorities, safety, quality, and performance.
• Coach, develop, and support employees while reinforcing accountability and consistent performance expectations.
• Promote good housekeeping and workplace organization, including 5S standards.
• Lead by example and promote a strong Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the assembly operation at our Machesney Park facility. This role provides hands‑on leadership to ensure employees work safely, meet production and quality expectations, and deliver products on time to our customers.

The Assembly Supervisor will plan and coordinate labor, monitor production performance, address issues that could impact safety, quality, or delivery, and work closely with other departments to continuously improve the operation. The ideal candidate is a visible, engaged leader who enjoys developing employees, solving problems, and creating an accountable and positive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer requirements.


• Plan staffing and allocate employees across assembly areas based on production priorities, available resources, skills, and workload.


• Monitor production schedules and respond quickly to labor shortages, material issues, equipment concerns, quality issues, or other production constraints.


• Provide clear direction and expectations to employees at the start of and throughout each shift.


• Maintain a strong floor presence and regularly communicate with employees regarding production priorities, safety, quality, and performance.


• Coach, develop, and support employees while reinforcing accountability and consistent performance expectations.


• Partner with Human Resources as needed regarding attendance, employee relations, performance management, training, and development.


• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, workflow, and overall assembly performance.


• Support appropriate capacity and labor planning to ensure staffing is aligned with current and anticipated production requirements.


• Drive continuous improvement utilizing Lean manufacturing principles and problem‑solving tools.


• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Planning, and other functions to resolve production issues and support operational priorities.


• Ensure employees follow established work instructions, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and company policies.


• Support training and cross‑training efforts to build employee capability and improve flexibility within the assembly team.


• Promote good housekeeping and workplace organization, including 5S standards.


• Maintain accurate production information and utilize ERP systems, reports, and other tools to monitor departmental performance.


• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate issues, priorities, risks, and required follow‑up actions.


• Support new product introductions, process changes, and other operational improvement initiatives as needed.


• Lead by example and promote a strong Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) culture.


• Proactively identify and address HSE risks, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.


• Ensure employees understand and meet their HSE responsibilities through clear expectations, communication, coaching, and follow‑up.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and facility objectives.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.


• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, with previous supervisory, team lead, or people leadership experience strongly preferred.


• Previous experience in an assembly or production manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop production employees.


• Ability to effectively manage staffing, labor allocation, production priorities, and changing customer demands.


• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience identifying production issues, determining root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.


• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement principles.


• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly employees, peers, leadership, and cross‑functional partners.


• Comfortable having accountability and performance conversations while maintaining a respectful and professional work environment.


• Working knowledge of ERP or manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and adjust priorities based on production needs.


• Experience leading teams through change and driving engagement and accountability is preferred.


• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification is a plus.

Pay Range

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low‑cost share


• Best‑in‑class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching


• 14‑week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)


• 4‑week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)


• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups


• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays


• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)


• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.


• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family


• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform


• Short & long‑term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee


• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab


• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date.

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties <strong> & Responsibilities</strong> section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

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IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.