Production Supervisor

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the 1st shift at our Machesney Park, IL facility. You will lead a team of production workers, ensure safety, quality, and on-time output, and drive improvements to meet budget and company standards.

In this role you will plan production activities, monitor schedules, communicate priorities, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve issues and promote a positive,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading hourly production employees.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate production employees across assigned shifts.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer and company requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing, productivity, and downtime.
• Ensure all employees follow safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain quality standards and address production or quality issues promptly.
• Track KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and reduce waste.
• Work with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and other departments.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and performance.
• Complete production reports, employee documentation, and other required records.
• Address employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary issues per policy.
• Promote a positive, accountable, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

The Production Supervisor at Rusco Manufacturing plays a critical role in overseeing the daily operations of the production floor. This position is responsible for ensuring that production processes run efficiently, meeting safety, quality, and production targets. The Production Supervisor will manage a team of production workers, ensuring that all operations are completed on time, within budget, and according to the company's high standards.

• Supervise, train, and motivate production employees across assigned shifts.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities to meet customer and company requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing, productivity, and downtime.
• Ensure all employees follow company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain quality standards and address production or quality issues promptly.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and reduce waste.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and other departments.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and performance.
• Complete production reports, employee documentation, and other required records.
• Address employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

Location: Machesney Park IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay Range: $75k – 95k / year

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience leading hourly production employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement