About the Role
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<p class="font-claude-response-body"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Manufacturing Supervisor <br />Chicago, IL <br />Pay: $70,000–$80,000 base + bonus + overtime at 1.5x <br />Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday </span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Overview</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">A company specializing in manufacturing with a rich history spanning a century seeks to fill a manufacturing supervisor role in their Chicago facility. The job entails overseeing one shift, working with a team that has been with the company for an extended period, and focusing on continuous improvement through technology and process enhancements. The company prides itself on its stable work environment and values loyalty and consistency in its employees.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The position becomes available due to a retiring supervisor and requires strong leadership, team management skills, and ensuring smooth production flow on a daily basis.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">What the Job Involves</span></strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet output and delivery goals</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Supervise machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments during shifts</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assign workforce to production lines for optimal efficiency and output levels</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Monitor production metrics to identify areas for improvement in quality and uptime</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Assist in troubleshooting to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure smooth operations</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Maintain team flexibility through cross-training efforts and uphold safety standards on the floor</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Support overtime work as necessary to meet production demands</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">What They Need</span></strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Preferably a BS, BA, or AAS degree, or equivalent experience of 5+ years in a manufacturing leadership role</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Mechanically inclined with expertise in setups and comfortable working in a hands-on production space</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Proficient in managing daily schedules, changeovers, and workflow prioritization</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Strong leadership qualities, effective communicator, and ability to hold others accountable</span></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal" style="margin-left: .5in;text-indent: -.25in"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Organized, decisive, and capable of ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards</span></p>
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