Production Supervisor

LHH; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is assisting a growing healthcare manufacturer in finding a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the production floor. You will oversee 50-60 technicians across multiple shifts, driving productivity and ensuring quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coaching the team, monitoring safety and performance, implementing process improvements, and aligning with cross-functional groups to meet customer demands while maintaining policy discipline.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Proven success leading hourly employees and production technicians.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions and manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience with production reporting and KPI tracking.
• Experience with Minitab or NAV is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production technicians on the manufacturing floor.
• Support employees, resolve issues, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor production performance, safety, quality, and goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Provide direction, feedback, and coaching as needed.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and daily workforce planning.
• Review timekeeping and maintain personnel documentation.
• Track and communicate metrics, productivity, and team performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.
• Maintain structure, adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Production reporting

KPI tracking

Minitab NAV

Tools

Minitab

NAV

Job description

Our client, a growing healthcare manufacturer, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 50-60 technicians across multiple shifts, driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and fostering employee development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production technicians while promoting a positive and accountable work environment.
• Spend the majority of time on the manufacturing floor supporting employees, resolving issues, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Monitor production performance, safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Partner with team members to identify process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and corrective coaching when needed.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and daily workforce planning.
• Review and approve timekeeping records and maintain accurate personnel documentation.
• Track and communicate operational metrics, productivity results, and team performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production challenges and meet customer demands.
• Maintain structure, consistency, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or regulated environment.
• Proven success leading hourly employees and production technicians.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable making decisions and managing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience with production reporting and KPI tracking.
• Experience with Minitab or NAV is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor.
• Strong communicator who keeps employees informed and engaged.
• Ability to build structure, develop talent, and drive results.
• Confident leader who can address challenges directly while maintaining strong employee relationships.

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