Production Supervisor

DB&A - DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee labor assignments and ensure safe plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be adept at promoting a safe work environment while meeting production targets. This full-time, onsite role in Rochelle, Illinois, emphasizes collaboration across departments and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of shop floor interfaces.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads and enforces safety practices in compliance with regulations.
• Monitors quality standards and performs regular quality checks.
• Develops and manages worker schedules to meet production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office

MES/SAP or similar systems

Job description

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Position Summary

The Production Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing labor assignments, supervising employee development, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This position requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to fostering a safe work environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and meeting production goals.

Description

Position: Production Supervisor

Location: Plant

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing labor assignments, supervising employee development, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This position requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to fostering a safe work environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and meeting production goals.

You will collaborate with teams across the Quality, Maintenance, and Operations departments to ensure all plant objectives are met effectively. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and enforces safety practices – Ensures adherence to safety procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitors and maintains quality standards – Performs regular quality checks on sites and equipment to meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Develops work schedules – Creates and manages worker schedules to meet production goals efficiently.
• Delegates responsibilities – Assigns tasks to team members, ensuring accountability and performance standards are met.
• Conducts training and evaluations – Provides training and cross-training to staff, performs performance evaluations, and manages disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitors inventory control – Oversees cycle counts and inventory management to ensure accuracy.
• Generates and reviews reports – Reviews daily operation reports to ensure shift continuity and identifies corrective actions for any operational issues.
• Collaborates on quality initiatives – Works closely with the Quality Department to develop and maintain plant-wide quality standards.
• Implements action plans – Develops and drives action plans to enhance plant efficiencies and achieve production objectives.
• Ensures safety compliance – Documents injuries and follows up with corrective actions to prioritize and improve safety protocols.
• Manages staff development – Hires, coaches, and evaluates team members while overseeing performance and personnel actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned – Takes on additional responsibilities as necessary to support plant operations.
  
  

Required Expertise

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (preferred).
• Experience with shop floor interfaces – Working knowledge of platforms like MES, SAP, or similar systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Influencing Others: Ability to build consensus and gain cooperation.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and respect for others.
• Accountability: Clear expectation setting and feedback provision.
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to handle high-stress situations calmly.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing conditions and new information.
• Planning and Evaluating: Strong organizational and goal-setting skills.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding of the organization's mission and functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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