Production Supervisor

SRI Healthcare, LLC•Skokie, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Soil department, driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of production associates on 1st shift, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery to our healthcare partners. The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops teams, and drives operational excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
Proven experience leading hourly teams and supporting employee development
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Continuous Improvement certification
Experience leading 5S initiatives and Kaizen events in a high-volume environment
Prior experience in a healthcare-adjacent or highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience using ERP or WMS software to track production data and labor
Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead daily 1st shift production operations within the Soil department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance
Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork
Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning
Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and NOVO standards
Maintain a strong safety-first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors
Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet NOVO and customer requirements
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities
Track and communicate key production and safety metrics
Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives