Production Supervisor - Lean Coach & Team Builder

Generac; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to direct daily production activities and ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of schedules. You will oversee shifts, coach staff, and drive lean manufacturing efforts across the department.

The role requires leading with accountability, building trust, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet capacity plans and continuous improvement goals. On-site position with strong emphasis on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.
• Experience with lean manufacturing environment and continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production data; answer questions and respond to requests.
• Ensure all department personnel adhere to company policies and procedures; complete safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Select, coach and develop staff; set clear expectations, inspire and motivate the team; manage performance with feedback and progressive discipline when necessary.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery and inventory.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to direct daily production activities and ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of schedules. You will oversee shifts, coach staff, and drive lean manufacturing efforts across the department.

The role requires leading with accountability, building trust, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet capacity plans and continuous improvement goals. On-site position with strong emphasis on safety and productivity.