Value Stream Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Company: Rusco Manufacturing
Location: Machesney Park, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 per year

A day in the life

You arrive before the horn sounds, walk the floor, and check in with team leads. The plan for the day is confirmed, staffing is aligned, and you’ve already reviewed yesterday’s KPIs. A brief safety huddle kicks off the shift, then you’re orchestrating production to meet demand—balancing people, machines, material flow, and quality checkpoints. When an issue pops up, you quickly triage root causes with Maintenance and Quality, keep the line moving, and document corrective actions. By day’s end, production targets are met, paperwork is complete, and your team leaves proud of what they built—safely and on time.

What you’ll lead

• Direct, coach, and develop hourly production teams across assigned areas.
• Translate customer and company requirements into a clear, executable daily production plan.
• Oversee schedules, staffing levels, productivity, and downtime; rebalance as conditions change.
• Champion safety—enforce company policies, procedures, and OSHA compliance at all times.
• Hold the line on quality standards and respond rapidly to any production or quality concern.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive timely corrective actions.
• Continuously seek waste reduction and improvements in throughput, efficiency, and quality.
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and other functions.
• Run shift meetings to set priorities and communicate performance and expectations.
• Complete production reports and required employee documentation accurately and on time.
• Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters consistent with policy.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-first culture on the shop floor.

What you bring

• 2–5 years supervising in a manufacturing or production setting, leading hourly teams.
• Solid command of production processes, safety practices, quality systems, and productivity drivers.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and apply production schedules, work instructions, and procedures.
• Organized, detail-focused, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools is a plus.

Why Rusco

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Clear paths for advancement

Ready to lead?

If developing people, improving processes, and delivering results gets you fired up, we’d love to meet you.

Apply now:https://www.ruscomfginc.com/jobs-at-rusco/