Foundry Manufacturing Supervisor - Tech-Driven Ops

Lever, Inc.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

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Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a Configuration Manufacturing Supervisor to lead its Libertyville, IL Foundry team, overseeing production staff, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and meeting quality standards.

You will supervise equipment and processes, develop SOPs, train staff, monitor metrics, and collaborate across functions to resolve issues and optimize production. First shift is 7:00am–4:00pm, and the role offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising technical or operations teams.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and networking equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment safely.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or 3-5 years in an assembly manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage, train, and develop employees.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, manage production activities, and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience making day-to-day decisions that affect the overall quality of products and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred 1–2 years of experience in a supervisor role
• Experience with data center or lab environments

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departmental activities and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Oversee and maintain production equipment, automated systems, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Supervise the daily activities of a team responsible for hardware configuration and physical setup.
• Lead technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment and process failures.
• Develop, implement, and update SOPs for technical processes and equipment operation.
• Train production staff on technical procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Monitor and report on technical metrics, including efficiency, downtime, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and equipment calibration.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on projects, resolving issues and improving processes.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and drive process optimization.
• Resolve employee issues, ensure positive employee relations, and promote and enforce all company policies fairly and consistently.
• Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources and coordinates daily production activities to meet business objectives.

Skills

Supervising teams

Hardware & networking

Safety-conscious

Organizational skills

Hands-on environment

Employee development

Conflict resolution

Quality focus

Written & verbal comms

Supervisor experience

Data center / lab exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years in assembly manufacturing

Job description

AHEAD is seeking a Configuration Manufacturing Supervisor to lead its Libertyville, IL Foundry team, overseeing production staff, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and meeting quality standards.

You will supervise equipment and processes, develop SOPs, train staff, monitor metrics, and collaborate across functions to resolve issues and optimize production. First shift is 7:00am–4:00pm, and the role offers a competitive salary.