Production Supervisor

Harrington Hoists, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Hoists, Inc. in South Holland, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the Production Department, ensuring orders are completed on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication and organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of production supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production activities to ensure orders are completed on schedule.
• Partner with Production Control to establish timelines for completion and shipment.
• Coordinate with department leaders to train and guide production employees.
• Review custom customer orders requiring purchasing requisitions or support.
• Create and update Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) for production processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to address production-related issues.
• Handle employee disciplinary matters within the Production Department.
• Enforce compliance with shop safety requirements.
• Complete employee performance appraisals.
• Identify methods to improve production efficiency.
• Investigate and correct production-related errors.
• Ensure finished products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work effectively as an active team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Production supervision

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational education in welding or machining

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Production Supervisor Category: Regular Full-Time Location: South Holland, IL, US Requsition ID: 2134 Salary_Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations and employees within the Production Department. This position works closely with Production Control and other departments to ensure customer orders and manufacturing work orders are completed on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production activities to ensure customer orders and manufacturing work orders are completed on schedule.
• Partner with Production Control to establish order completion and shipment timelines.
• Coordinate with department group leaders to provide training and guidance to production employees.
• Review or delegate the review of custom BTH customer orders requiring purchasing requisitions or other support.
• Create and update Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) for production processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to address production-related issues.
• Handle employee disciplinary matters within the Production Department.
• Enforce compliance with shop safety requirements.
• Complete employee performance appraisals.
• Identify methods and processes to improve production efficiency.
• Investigate and correct production-related errors.
• Ensure finished products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work effectively as an active team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Vocational education in welding, machining, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of production supervisory or similar experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers, vendors, sales representatives, coworkers, and supervisors in a professional and respectful manner.

Additional Information

• Reports to: Plant Manager
• Department: Production
• Classification: Exempt
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to sit for up to 3 hours per day.
  • Ability to stand for 7 or more hours per day.
  • Ability to walk for 2 or more hours per day.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by supervision or management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.