• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005896340

  Production Supervisor - Dekalb, IL

  1st Shift - $70k-$90k

  Job Description

  The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning production to ensure optimal use of machines and personnel. This role involves managing shift efficiency, training and developing team members, troubleshooting issues, and conducting quality control checks.

  Responsibilities

  • Set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to team members.
  • Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
  • Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
  • Ensure timely performance reviews for all production team members and support performance improvement plans.
  • Oversee preventive and emergency repairs to machinery and equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and apply 5S principles throughout the facility.
  • Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality and technical specifications.
  • Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
  • Participate actively in the safety committee and attend monthly meetings.
  • Conduct training before implementing new procedures, machines, or products.
  • Establish a cross-training program to ensure each machine and area is staffed by a qualified team member.
  • Ensure work complies with established procedures.
  • Promote an atmosphere of continuous process improvement.

  Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of production supervision in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to effectively plan production to maximize machine efficiency.
  • Quality control experience.
  • Experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High school graduate or trade school preferred.
  • Proficiency in production planning, troubleshooting, and quality control.
  • Experience with 5S, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Machine Management, and Continuous Improvement.

  Why Work Here?

  Join a union workplace with Teamsters 330 offering lower dues and a supportive work environment.

  Work Environment

  The role is based in an office within a manufacturing plant, with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards typical of a high-traffic, heavy machinery environment.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Permanent position based out of Dekalb, IL.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

  Paid time off holidays paid union benefits

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Dekalb,IL.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

  About Aerotek:

  We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

  Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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