Bilingual Production Supervisor (English/Spanish)

About the role

You'll own the day-to-day operations of our production floor and lead a team of skilled technicians. You'll coordinate schedules, solve problems on the fly, lead continuous improvement, and make sure we're delivering quality products on time. If you like a team that's moving fast and want to make a real impact, this is your role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency
• Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns
• Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses
• Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met
• Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in fiber optics
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational or technical education
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability
• Self-motivated with careful problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communicate clearly and can manage multiple priorities at once
• Pick up new methods quickly and adapt to changing needs on the floor

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with manufacturing software and tools
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards

Skills

• Manufacturing operations management
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Quality control and maintenance
• Employee evaluation and development

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events
• Annual bonus
• Shift differential for 2nd shift

Location

Naperville, IL

Schedule

Mon–Fri 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000 base, plus annual bonus