Production Supervisor

RENSA FILTRATION INC•Aurora, IL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Production Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across multiple production departments. This role oversees 5–7 Production Team Leads with a total span of control of approximately 30 employees. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, confident decision-maker, and a leader who develops people while holding the team to high performance standards.

Requirements

3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar production environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions
Demonstrated success leading teams and holding others accountable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand for extended periods of time on the production flow
Associate degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a leadership role.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficiency in production software, reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership to Production Team Leads and line-level team members
Coach, mentor, and develop team leads into stronger leaders and problem solvers
Foster a positive, high-performance culture with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Conduct daily shift huddles, assign tasks, and communicate production priorities
Ensure production meets weekly, daily, and hourly output goals with consistent follow-up and adjustment
Monitor workflow across multiple departments and balance resources as needed
Ensure employee adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
Troubleshoot production issues quickly and implement corrective actions
Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency
Lead and participate in improvement events and problem-solving activities
Utilize data, metrics and visual management to drive performance
Support and encourage 5S practices
Track and report performance metrics including output, labor, scrap and downtime
Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for documentation, communication and reporting.
Conduct performance reviews and participate in hiring, onboarding and training efforts