Lean Manufacturing Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Production

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a seasoned production supervisor to lead and mentor our manufacturing team in a fast-paced facility in the Chicago area. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts, while coordinating with maintenance and other departments to meet production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management and at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Lean experience and continuous improvement mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to production staff on safety, quality, production, packaging, and maintenance.
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to meet goals cost-effectively.
• Monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards.
• Manages vacancies coverage for planned/unplanned absences.
• Enters production data to measure KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and production.
• Promotes 5S and lean shop floor organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Flexibility

Self-directed

Cross-functional coordination

Shift management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a seasoned production supervisor to lead and mentor our manufacturing team in a fast-paced facility in the Chicago area. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts, while coordinating with maintenance and other departments to meet production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management and at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.