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Production Supervisor at HENNIG INC – Machesney Park, Illinois

HENNIG INC
Machesney Park, Illinois, 61115, United States
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About This Position

Description: Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, oversee, and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff
  • Identify and resolve production flow issues; follow up on recuts, andons, missing parts, and other expediting needs
  • Lead the Daily Management Board; track issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure root cause resolution
  • Ensure daily labor balancing; minimize indirect labor and inefficiencies
  • Plan and schedule departmental production to meet or exceed company takt times
  • Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered on time to assigned work cells
  • Identify and request tools and shop supplies; submit requests to the Production Manager for approval
  • Manage hiring, discipline, performance recognition, and termination of production employees in accordance with company policy
  • Maintain a safe, organized work environment; enforce safety standards and 5S practices
  • Manage overtime, labor costs, and scrap reduction initiatives
  • Ensure product quality; collaborate with the Quality department on check sheets, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
  • Coordinate production activities with other shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency
  • Maintain accountability for continuous training and development of staff; establish training goals and ensure completion
Requirements: Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time performance
  • Strong working knowledge of production planning and scheduling
  • Experience leading Daily Management boards and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Proven ability to manage hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement
  • Strong understanding of quality systems and collaboration with Quality teams on corrective actions
  • Experience managing labor costs, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives
  • Ability to coordinate operations across multiple shifts
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in basic computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, production tracking tools)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Job Location

Machesney Park, Illinois, 61115, United States

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