Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Des Plaines, Illinois

Location

Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Labor Solutions Professional

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the production floor. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery while developing a strong, engaged team.

What You’ll Do • Lead and supervise production employees on a daily basis • Execute production schedules and ensure on-time delivery targets are met • Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions • Coach, train, and develop team members to improve performance • Ensure accurate completion of work orders, production reports, and documentation • Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve production issues • Enforce safety standards and lead regular safety discussions • Maintain compliance with quality systems and inspection standards • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (efficiency, waste reduction, workflow)

What We’re Looking For • 3–5+ years of production leadership experience (Supervisor or Lead level) • Experience in a manufacturing environment (high-mix, assembly, or industrial preferred) • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams • Experience executing production schedules and meeting performance targets • Solid problem-solving and decision-making ability

Technical Skills • Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools (5S/6S, Kaizen, continuous improvement) • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking • Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar) • Ability to interpret production metrics and drive improvements

Preferred (Not Required) • Experience with regulated or certified manufacturing environments • Exposure to training programs, certification matrices, or workforce development • Background in industries such as electronics, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products

Company DescriptionLabor Solutions Professional is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

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