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Production Supervisor

TekPro

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$45-47 /h
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Elk Grove Village, IL
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Second Shift
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Why You'll Want This Opportunity:

  • Join an industry-leading precision manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term stability.
  • Take ownership of an established production team where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, drive improvements, and leave your mark on the operation.
  • Be part of a company that continually invests in its people, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
  • Work alongside experienced operations and engineering leaders who value ideas, continuous improvement, and leadership development.
  • Step into a highly visible leadership role where your ability to improve productivity, develop employees, and solve problems will make an immediate impact.
  • Enjoy the opportunity to grow your career within a company that promotes from within and rewards high performers.
  • 42-45/hr pay with plentiful opportunity for OT

About the Opportunity:

We're partnering with a well-established precision manufacturer that has built its reputation on producing high-quality components for some of the most demanding industries. Their success has been driven by investing in advanced manufacturing technology, developing exceptional talent, and fostering a culture built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations during one of the facility's most critical shifts. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching employees, solving problems in real time, and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead, coach, and develop production employees while fostering a culture centered on safety, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Oversee daily production activities to ensure quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are consistently achieved.
  • Monitor production metrics and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall operational performance.
  • Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, planning, and other cross-functional teams to quickly resolve production challenges.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving workflow, and increasing productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety standards, quality requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
  • Conduct shift meetings, communicate production priorities, and maintain clear communication between shifts.
  • Support employee development through coaching, training, performance management, and recognition of high performers.
  • Assist with scheduling, staffing, labor allocation, and production planning to meet customer demands.
  • Lead by example on the production floor while maintaining a visible, approachable leadership style.

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience supervising production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational best practices.
  • Proven ability to motivate teams, build accountability, and develop employees.
  • Comfortable making decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment while balancing quality, safety, and production goals.

You should be proficient in:

  • Leadership / People Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Coaching and Mentoring Experience
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • CNC