Production Supervisor C Genset

Hennig; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig is seeking a production supervisor in Illinois to lead and manage departmental projects while overseeing staff. The role includes managing production flow, resolving issues, and ensuring product quality.

The ideal candidate must have welding experience and 3–5 years in a similar supervisory role, along with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of production flow and labor balancing.
• Experience managing safety standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage departmental projects and production staff.
• Identify and resolve production flow issues across shifts.
• Ensure product quality by collaborating with the Quality department.

Skills

Welding experience

Leadership skills

Production planning and scheduling

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff
• Identify and resolve production flow issues; follow up on recuts, andons, missing parts, and other expediting needs
• Lead the Daily Management Board; track issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure root cause resolution
• Ensure daily labor balancing; minimize indirect labor and inefficiencies
• Plan and schedule departmental production to meet or exceed company takt times
• Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered on time to assigned work cells
• Identify and request tools and shop supplies; submit requests to the Production Manager for approval
• Manage hiring, discipline, performance recognition, and termination of production employees in accordance with company policy
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment; enforce safety standards and 5S practices
• Manage overtime, labor costs, and scrap reduction initiatives
• Ensure product quality; collaborate with the Quality department on check sheets, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
• Coordinate production activities with other shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency
• Maintain accountability for continuous training and development of staff; establish training goals and ensure completion

Requirements

• MUST HAVE WELDING EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Demonstrated experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time performance
• Strong working knowledge of production planning and scheduling
• Experience leading Daily Management boards and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Proven ability to manage hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of quality systems and collaboration with Quality teams on corrective actions
• Experience managing labor costs, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives
• Ability to coordinate operations across multiple shifts
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in basic computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, production tracking tools)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement