Production Supervisor

Freudenberg Group • Carmi, IL

22h

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. Lead, coach, and develop production team members to support performance, accountability, and a strong continuous improvement culture. Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949), safety requirements, and company manufacturing procedures. Monitor production KPIs, scrap levels, and downtime while implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality. Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet customer demand and production deadlines for rubber/plastic components. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and drive Lean manufacturing initiatives. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or manufacturing certifications preferred. 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in an automotive, rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, safety practices, and continuous improvement principles (Lean, 5S, etc.). Ability to lead teams, manage production schedules, and effectively communicate across shifts and departments. Proficiency with basic computer systems (production reporting, ERP/MES systems, Microsoft Office) and production KPI tracking. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Vibracoustic USA Inc. Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or manufacturing certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in an automotive, rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, safety practices, and continuous improvement principles (Lean, 5S, etc.).
• Ability to lead teams, manage production schedules, and effectively communicate across shifts and departments.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (production reporting, ERP/MES systems, Microsoft Office) and production KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to support performance, accountability, and a strong continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949), safety requirements, and company manufacturing procedures.
• Monitor production KPIs, scrap levels, and downtime while implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet customer demand and production deadlines for rubber/plastic components.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and drive Lean manufacturing initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED