Production Supervisor - Nights (6pm-430am) at HENNIG INC

Naperville, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Flow Management, Labor Balancing, Takt Time Performance, Production Scheduling, Daily Management Board, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Employee Management, Safety Enforcement, 5S Practices, Overtime Management, Labor Cost Reduction, Scrap Reduction, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Shift Coordination

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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

Responsibilities

The supervisor will lead and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff while identifying and resolving production flow issues, ensuring timely material availability, and driving corrective actions via the Daily Management Board. Key duties also include managing daily labor balancing, scheduling production to meet takt times, and overseeing all personnel functions like hiring, discipline, and performance management.