Lead Production Supervisor – Lean, Safety & Quality

Dayforce, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce, Inc. in Illinois (Romeoville) is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead an hourly workforce of 50+ in a fast-paced operation. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation while ensuring GMP/SQF, OSHA compliance and safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include coaching, performance management, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and supports Lean initiatives, 5S, and cross-functional collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience leading a large hourly workforce in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Kronos, or similar ERP and workforce management systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict management, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through others while building accountability and engagement.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead department to meet safety, quality, service, and business objectives.
• Supervise and develop a workforce of 50+ employees through coaching and accountability.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency.
• Maintain strong floor presence with real-time leadership and support.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Monitor KPIs and operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Employee development

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Project management

Performance management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Kronos

ERP systems

Job description

Dayforce, Inc. in Illinois (Romeoville) is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead an hourly workforce of 50+ in a fast-paced operation. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation while ensuring GMP/SQF, OSHA compliance and safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include coaching, performance management, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and supports Lean initiatives, 5S, and cross-functional collaboration in a