Plant Production Supervisor (Mfg Fabrication and Welding)

National Carwash Solutions, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supervising production functions, ensuring quality, and implementing Lean initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production management, particularly in welding and fabrication, and will thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere. With a commitment to safety and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement and contribute to the success of a leading company in the car wash industry. Join a passionate team dedicated to professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Training Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of production experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of welding and machining required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production functions and personnel to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Train and mentor team members on production best practices.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Production Management

Welding Knowledge

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Customer Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Skilled Trades Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Plant Production Supervisor (Mfg Fabrication and Welding)

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Description
This position requires the candidate to be available to work in-person in our Bolingbrook, IL facility. Candidates must have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with fabrication and welding.

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 500 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervision of all daily production functions and personnel to meet on-time-delivery requirements while ensuring maximum quality and profitability. Duties also include organizing workflows, analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing processes, and implementation of Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Works with Team Leads to coach, train, and mentor team members on work processes, work instructions, and employee performance.
• Trains staff on production best practices and supervises a team of employees with responsibility for hiring, terminating, onboarding, evaluating, training, and developing.
• Trains proper and safe use of all production and packaging equipment, complying with safety procedures and policies.
• Meets daily with supply chain, production planning-scheduling, Team Leads, and warehouse stakeholders to review schedules and work priorities.
• Collaborates with others to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Champions work cell area accountability and works with the team to develop and track targets using visual boards, charts, daily Gemba walks.
• Drives optimization through production Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Monitors production output and quality according to specifications.
• Prepares and presents production reports and progress to upper management.
• Utilizes Root Cause-Corrective Action to identify issues and find solutions.
• Oversees the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment.
• Identifies and resolves any issues that could cause production delays.
• Creates/maintains all training, processes/manuals, and work instructions for the production team.
• Ensures that the daily inspection and completion of daily machinery checklists are assigned and completed at start of work shift.
• Develops and manages assigned 5S housekeeping tasks and is accountable for organization and cleanliness of the production work areas.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Past or present skilled trades certifications is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of production experience required (preferably in welding and machine shop environments), with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience with work cell data collection and productivity metric tracking desired.
• Prior working knowledge of welding and/or machining required.
• Familiarity with general industrial safety protocols (5S, ergonomics, etc.).
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Prior forklift operation experience.
• Flexibility to work in a multi-shift environment or for occasional overtime coverage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability and confidence to communicate at all levels.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Excellent follow up; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills to oversee multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to contribute daily in a teaming environment.
• Sense of urgency mindset with an assertive “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Positive, energetic attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams.
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and ability to meet all deadlines.
• Customer oriented.

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing