3rd Shift Production Lead - Lean, Quality, Safety

MacLean-Fogg Company; Mount Carroll (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance and short‑

term disability coverage

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Mount Carroll, IL facility. You will lead production staff, coach teams, and drive safe, efficient operations while supporting quality, planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee shift-wide activities, monitor performance, and collaborate with planning, maintenance, engineering, and QA to meet production goals and standards. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in production/manufacturing; 2+ years in supervision.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read schedules, work orders, and technical docs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude to identify issues and coordinate maintenance.
• Experience with MES/ERP or inventory systems.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees operating machinery and packaging to meet goals.
• Coach and train new employees and develop current team.
• Monitor output and coordinate across shifts to meet deadlines.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance/engineering.
• Oversee inventory levels and coordinate staffing and materials.
• Oversee quality checks and collaborate with QA to meet standards.
• Promote safety, 5S, and environmental compliance.
• Complete production docs, shift reports, inventories, and safety audits.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES

ERP

Inventory systems

Job description

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Mount Carroll, IL facility. You will lead production staff, coach teams, and drive safe, efficient operations while supporting quality, planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee shift-wide activities, monitor performance, and collaborate with planning, maintenance, engineering, and QA to meet production goals and standards. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing and leadership.