Production Lead - Lean & Safety Champion

DR Power LLP; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Production Supervisor in Belvidere, IL to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safe and efficient scheduling and daily shift communication. The role focuses on coaching staff, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with policies.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet capacity plans, manage parts flow, and foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people, or organizing tasks.
• Strong communication, problem solving and accountability skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and coordinate daily shift communications.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of production employees.
• Analyze production performance data and maintain records; respond to information requests.
• Ensure department personnel follow policies; complete safety, productivity, and policy reports.
• Hire, coach, and develop staff; set expectations and manage performance.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interview and onboard new employees; maintain a clean, compliant work environment.
• Coordinate with other departments to manage parts flow and capacity planning.
• Resolve conflicts on the shop floor and communicate outcomes effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Data Analysis

Coaching & Development

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Generac is seeking a Production Supervisor in Belvidere, IL to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safe and efficient scheduling and daily shift communication. The role focuses on coaching staff, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with policies.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet capacity plans, manage parts flow, and foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.