PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

SNAP Diagnostics • Vernon Hills, IL

33d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operations of the production department, ensuring that all jobs are processed efficiently, executed to completion, and meet established quality standards. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting inspections, audits, complaint investigations, and nonconformance activities, while promoting adherence to QMS requirements throughout the department. The Production Supervisor also manages the flow and prioritization of production tasks to ensure operational efficiency and meet business objectives. Provide regular updates to management regarding departmental activities, production status, and operational issues. Effective verbal and written communication is essential to ensure coordination, timely decision-making, and the successful execution of departmental objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience supervising a production team is required.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Windows applications is essential.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with employees, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Adherence to all company policies, procedures, and processes that support the standards and guidelines for regulatory agencies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and Federal health care program requirements, as well as the Snap Code of Ethics and Quality Management System.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and production management software (e.g., ERP, MES).
• Excellent conflict resolution, verbal and written communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
• Regularly required to work at a keyboard and computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50.
• Able to climb a ladder for shelf stocking.
• Able to stand and move during most of the work processes under supervision.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business management, industrial engineering, or manufacturing is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and coaching production staff to promote employee development and maintain an efficient, productive work environment.
• Provide support to management by addressing employee questions and assisting with performance management, including grievances, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters as appropriate.
• Collaborate with management to identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, support organizational growth, and accommodate operational or structural changes.
• Improve quality by monitoring processes and outcomes to obtain areas of improvement.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of production processes, systems, and procedures to effectively support departmental operations and provide guidance to production staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing and supervisory coverage throughout all active production hours to maintain workflow continuity and meet production objectives.

What This Job Offers

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