Unit Supervisor

Unit Supervisor (1st Shift Team Lead)

Location: Milan, IL
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $35-$37/hour
Position Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Environment: Onsite Manufacturing Facility

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated and hands-on Unit Supervisor to lead production team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency while fostering a positive and engaged workforce. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with proven leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support hourly production employees to meet daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, safety communications, and corrective action initiatives.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and equipped to perform their work successfully.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate activities to achieve operational objectives.
• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve concerns.
• Support quality initiatives and ensure products meet established standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters as needed.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources teams to support business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean/5S activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Flexibility to support alternate shifts when operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a union environment.
• Knowledge of union policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S experience.
• Experience driving employee engagement and workplace improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Background

Experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Shift Supervisor
• Operations Supervisor
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Distribution Supervisor
• Production Team Lead
• Manufacturing Team Lead
• Operations Team Lead

Why Apply?

• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Opportunity to lead and develop employees
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Competitive pay and long-term assignment potential

If you have experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution environment and are passionate about operational excellence and employee development, we encourage you to apply.

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