Manufacturing Supervisor - Train, Mentor & Optimize

Colonial Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean work environment

PTO after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid short term and LTD

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead machine operators on production lines in our Illinois facility. The role emphasizes hands-on guidance, quick issue resolution, and training in safety and best practices.

You will coordinate with operators, diagnose mechanical issues, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality and safety standards. Bilingual Spanish is required to support diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience supervising machine operators in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proven problem-solving and quick decision-making.
• Excellent communication to instruct operators.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Flexible to learn new machinery and adapt to production needs.
• Ability to manage time balancing supervision, troubleshooting, and learning.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work non-standard hours.
• Ability to handle production stress and maintain safe interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to machine operators, ensuring machines are running efficiently and production goals are met.
• Assist operators in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues with machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining production flow.
• Train and mentor machine operators on best practices, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing issues as they arise to ensure smooth operation across the production floor.
• Monitor production quality to ensure products meet all relevant standards and specifications.
• Ensure all production activities comply with company safety policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Willingness to learn

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead machine operators on production lines in our Illinois facility. The role emphasizes hands-on guidance, quick issue resolution, and training in safety and best practices.

You will coordinate with operators, diagnose mechanical issues, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality and safety standards. Bilingual Spanish is required to support diverse teams.