Electronics Production Supervisor

RG&T Solutions; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RG&T Solutions seeks a manufacturing operations leader to oversee day-to-day electronics value stream activities, guiding teams to balance quality, productivity, cost, and safety. You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage schedules, and ensure material availability for uninterrupted production.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and effective workforce coordination to optimize performance and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to balance quality, throughput, cost, and safety.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficient in workforce and materials coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities and coordinate daily operations to meet performance goals.
• Manage workforce planning, hiring needs, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure availability and proper handling of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production schedules and drive operational execution.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance throughout manufacturing.
• Improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and output.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Operational planning

Job description

Role Summary

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations for an electronics value stream. Lead and develop team members while ensuring balanced performance across quality, productivity, cost, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities and coordinate daily operations to meet performance goals.
• Manage workforce planning, hiring needs, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure availability and proper handling of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production schedules and drive operational execution.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance throughout manufacturing.
• Improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and output.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to balance multiple operational priorities: quality, throughput, cost, and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis capability.
• Operational planning and organization skills, including workforce and materials coordination.