Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Bartlett, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and additional company benefits

• Supervise daily assembly operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule assembly work using ERP systems and production timelines.
• Assign work based on production demands, employee skill levels, and resource availability.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule risks or obstacles to leadership.
• Perform hands-on machine assembly, troubleshooting, equipment modifications, and rework as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and pneumatic equipment issues while providing technical support to the assembly team.
• Serve as the technical resource for complex equipment builds and manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure products meet established quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering to provide feedback on manufacturability and support product improvements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Coach, mentor, and develop assembly technicians while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Support hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities.
• Monitor productivity, attendance, and quality metrics while maintaining a strong leadership presence on the production floor.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Travel occasionally to support equipment installations, startup activities, or customer support when required.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• 8–10 years of hands-on manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience assembling and troubleshooting industrial machinery or custom equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly prints, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with custom machinery, automation equipment, or capital equipment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with experience performing root cause analysis and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and safety.