Manufacturing Supervisor—Safety & Ops Leader

Kelly Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly workers, drive safety, quality, and on-time production. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvements, and collaboration across departments to meet targets.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3-7+ years in supervisory roles within manufacturing, with the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safety First: enforce regulations and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Operational Excellence: lead team to meet production targets with quality.
• Data-Driven Decisions: use data to reduce downtime and defects.
• Team Leadership: develop and motivate hourly employees.
• Continuous Improvement: identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

MDMP

Job description

Kelly Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly workers, drive safety, quality, and on-time production. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvements, and collaboration across departments to meet targets.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3-7+ years in supervisory roles within manufacturing, with the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends. Overtime may be required.