Strategic Production Supervisor – Safety, Quality & CI

Dakkota Integrated Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakkota Integrated Systems in Chicago, IL is seeking a strategic Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations and drive team performance. This on‑site role reports to the Operations Manager within the Operations team.

You will supervise department staff to achieve productivity and quality goals, promote safety and teamwork, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Strong data‑driven leadership and people development are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Min 2 years direct supervision in automotive manufacturing.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and production guidelines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of department employees to meet or exceed productivity and quality standards.
• Lead the department in a manner that promotes safety, teamwork, high morale, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, company policies, and emergency procedures.
• Manage employee performance through training, assessments, documentation, and fair resolution of issues in partnership with Human Resources.
• Communicate operational priorities and updates to team leads and department employees to support efficient and safe operations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional support with Maintenance, Tooling, and other departments to resolve production, equipment, and quality issues.
• Accurately complete and maintain all required documentation, reports, and records related to production, quality, and personnel activities.

Skills

Supervision

Production operations

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Multilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Dakkota Integrated Systems in Chicago, IL is seeking a strategic Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations and drive team performance. This on‑site role reports to the Operations Manager within the Operations team.

You will supervise department staff to achieve productivity and quality goals, promote safety and teamwork, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Strong data‑driven leadership and people development are essential.