Production Supervisor

Dynamic Manufacturing•Hillside, IL

About The Position

Dynamic Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, organize, and lead the manufacturing function of a designated production area under the direction of the Product Line Manager. The role ensures compliance with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and teamwork objectives and motivates team leaders to achieve goals that support organizational growth. The Production Supervisor oversees daily production operations, workflow, staffing, equipment, and employee development. The role works with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Engineering, and Metrology to address defects, process challenges, equipment needs, and opportunities for improvement. The supervisor also supports continuous improvement and Lean initiatives, employee training, performance management, and workplace safety. Dynamic Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated organization founded in 1955. It manufactures automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products, including torque converters, transmissions, and transfer case assemblies. The company has nearly one million square feet of floor space and more than 1,000 employees, with operations spanning engineering, machining, assembly, and dynamometer testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of experience.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills.
Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to become trained in all stations in the area of responsibility.
Ability to troubleshoot process equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to train other employees.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Good command of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Coach safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to the production schedule to meet customer objectives.
Facilitate team communication, conflict resolution, and team learning of process and interpersonal skills.
Address team member concerns and foster a caring, consistent work environment.
Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
Monitor hourly associates’ performance and provide counseling, coaching, or discipline as appropriate, using the HR software solution.
Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, material identification, job instructions, non-conforming material, and delivery requirements.
Work with the Quality team to identify corrective actions for defects.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and document project challenges and opportunities, including production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Evaluate processes and methods and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and product quality.
Manage work-area 5S and other Lean initiatives and participate in continuous improvement events.
Maintain a cross-training matrix and identify and provide employee training to ensure adequate skills coverage.
Monitor staffing levels to meet daily work requirements.
Provide input for performance appraisals and compensation evaluations.
Conduct Behavior Based Safety observations to identify unsafe practices and areas of risk, and apply measures to avoid workplace incidents.
Ensure the production line operates safely and smoothly and produces quality products.
Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations.
Monitor workflow and production to meet production-rate and on-time-delivery requirements.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Metrology to keep equipment and utilities in proper working condition and ensure safe, efficient equipment use.
Initiate maintenance work orders and monitor maintenance activities.
Serve as a technical resource; address and resolve inquiries and problems, analyze work problems, and assist workers in resolving them.
Assist with Part Process Approval (PPAP) activities.
Communicate work instructions and feedback in a simple, respectful manner.
Analyze problems and follow through with solutions.
Set priorities when handling multiple requests.
Accept direction, assume responsibility, maintain a positive outlook, and take on new assignments and additional duties.