Lean Production Supervisor - Onsite Skokie

Anthony, Inc.; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW in Skokie, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor onsite to lead daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role emphasizes lean practices, standard work, and continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, balance workloads, and collaborate across shifts; experience with ERP and inventory controls is required. A 5S culture and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 5+ years supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience and continuous improvement emphasis.
• Knowledge of safety/quality standards and inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and warehouse activities to meet safety, quality and on-time goals.
• Coach and develop employees; manage staffing and workflow.
• Monitor performance using KPIs; conduct Gemba walks and problem solving.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 compliance for the department.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S/housekeeping

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Read drawings/prints

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing or related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Oracle (or similar)

Job description

OPW in Skokie, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor onsite to lead daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role emphasizes lean practices, standard work, and continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, balance workloads, and collaborate across shifts; experience with ERP and inventory controls is required. A 5S culture and strong communication are essential.