Production Supervisor: Lead High-Impact Manufacturing Teams

Quest Oracle Community; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  –

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Element Solutions, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes coaching teams, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to meet customer and organizational expectations.

The ideal candidate has proven manufacturing leadership with knowledge of Lean, 5S, and ERP/MES systems, and can collaborate across Quality, Maintenance,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production/reporting systems.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production documents, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor workflow to align staffing and resources with production schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety policies, EHS standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive communication and accountability through tier meetings, shift start-up meetings, and performance reviews.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through training, feedback, and performance management.
• Address attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns in alignment with company policies.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and lead continuous improvement initiatives (safety, quality, delivery, efficiency).
• Promote and sustain 5S, waste reduction, and process standardization efforts.
• Ensure proper equipment use, maintenance coordination, and timely escalation of issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Document production activities, complete shift reports, and ensure accurate system transactions.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support business operations as required.

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Plex

Job description

Element Solutions, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes coaching teams, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to meet customer and organizational expectations.

The ideal candidate has proven manufacturing leadership with knowledge of Lean, 5S, and ERP/MES systems, and can collaborate across Quality, Maintenance,