Production Supervisor
Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. (USA) · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the Role
Hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities and lead production teams in Chicago, IL.
Schedule
Multiple shifts available.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees while promoting accountability and teamwork
- Assign work, manage staffing levels, and adjust resources according to production requirements
- Monitor production schedules, output, downtime, scrap, and overall operational performance
- Identify production issues and work with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment or process concerns
- Ensure employees follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards
- Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production priorities, changes, and performance expectations
- Monitor product quality and take corrective action when issues arise
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes
- Promote 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the production area
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, quality control, and manufacturing operations
- Previous experience leading and developing production employees
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systems