Production Supervisor - Nights (6pm-430am)

Hennig Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig Inc. in Illinois seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead departmental projects, oversee production staff, and ensure takt time goals are met.

You will drive daily management, resolve workflow issues, manage labor costs and safety, and collaborate with Quality for root-cause analysis. A strong background in Lean and ERP systems is required.

Join a fast-paced facility focused on continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Strong quality systems understanding and collaboration with Quality teams.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and adapt to priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental projects, teams, and production staff.
• Resolve production flow issues and expedite parts.
• Lead Daily Management Board and drive corrective actions.
• Balance daily labor and minimize indirect costs.
• Plan and schedule to meet takt times.
• Ensure parts and tools are delivered on time.
• Manage staffing, discipline, and development.
• Maintain safety, 5S, and a clean work environment.
• Coordinate cross-shift production activities.
• Drive continuous training and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Takt Time

Production Planning

Problem Solving

Communication

ERP/Production Tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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