Assembly Production Lead — Lean & Safety

Kalmar Inc.; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Eligible for Annual Bonus

Annual Salary Review & Merit Increase

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kalmar is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in our assembly environment, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will guide hourly associates, drive continuous improvement, and foster accountability and teamwork.

You will manage schedules, labor resources, and adherence to takt time, while coaching staff, reducing waste, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Materials to optimize production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience leading union or non-union workforces.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Production Management: Supervise daily assembly operations to meet production schedules and optimize takt time.
• Quality: Ensure products are built to engineering specifications and drive Lean initiatives to reduce defects and waste.
• Employee Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop production associates; conduct daily shift meetings and provide feedback.
• Scheduling & Resource Management: Ensure staffing supports production requirements and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory leadership

Union workforce experience

Education

Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kalmar is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in our assembly environment, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will guide hourly associates, drive continuous improvement, and foster accountability and teamwork.

You will manage schedules, labor resources, and adherence to takt time, while coaching staff, reducing waste, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Materials to optimize production.