Operations Supervisor III

Kelly Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Operations Supervisor III to oversee daily production and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This onsite role requires directing a team on 2nd and 3rd shifts and supporting manufacturing plans for a 24+ month engagement.

The ideal candidate will lead with strong communication, mentor staff, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse production workforce.
• Strong interpersonal skills with conflict resolution ability.
• Excellent communication with a problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions using data.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production employees, ensuring clarity of roles and priorities.
• Execute production schedules to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Identify skill gaps and support training, onboarding, and development.
• Provide timely, constructive performance feedback and accountability.
• Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement and ideas.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and policies.
• Support daily operations with overtime as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing equipment programming

Automation support

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Finding an Onsite job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Operations Supervisor III to work at a premier client in Dubuque IA 52001 .

Pay rate and Shift

l Job Duration: 24+ Month

l Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM) & 3rd Shift (10:30 PM -6:00 AM)

Job Summary:

The Team Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily production activities while ensuring adherence to Safety, Quality, and Delivery standards. This role provides direct leadership to production employees, supports execution of production plans, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and lead a team of production employees, ensuring clear understanding of roles, expectations, and priorities.

Execute production schedules in collaboration with management to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Identify skill gaps and support training, onboarding, and development of team members.

Provide timely, constructive performance feedback and hold team members accountable for results.

Promote continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement and idea-sharing.

Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies.

Support daily operations, including flexibility to work weekday and weekend overtime as dictated by production needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse production workforce.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to address and resolve team conflicts effectively.

Excellent communication skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Ability to make timely, effective decisions using available data and information.

Working knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Preferred / Stand-Out Qualifications

Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.

Experience in equipment programming, troubleshooting, or automation support

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.