Supervisor 1, Production

Panduit • Lockport, IL

1d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Ready to lead a dynamic team and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment? Join us as a Production Supervisor and play a key role in shaping our success! The Production Supervisor leads a team of up to 20 on the afternoon shift, driving efficiency and safety across all production processes. This hands-on role involves assigning tasks, monitoring equipment, and optimizing workflow, while managing both people and processes. The Supervisor is focused on boosting productivity, reducing waste, and fostering continuous improvement through a lean manufacturing approach.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years leading production teams.
• Experience supervising employees, providing direction, feedback, and performance coaching.
• Experience assigning and adjusting workloads to meet production targets.
• Understanding of equipment operation and troubleshooting to support efficient production flow.
• Ability to identify and eliminate waste through 5S, TPM, and process standardization.
• Experience tracking metrics such as scrap rates, OEE, and EHE.
• Ability to enforce compliance, ensuring consistent product quality and safe work conditions.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments to align goals and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and schedule the production team, fostering innovation, technical growth, and continuous improvement while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Assist with recruitment, evaluations, promotions, and employee development.
• Oversee daily production operations, tracking key metrics (scrap, OEE, EHE, quality) to ensure targets are met.
• Communicate shift issues and updates effectively across shifts.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Process Improvement teams to coordinate repairs and process enhancements.
• Ensure quality, safety, and housekeeping standards are upheld, managing TPM, 5S, and Kanban replenishment.
• Drive team performance and employee engagement, developing talent to meet current and future department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits : Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off : Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth : 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave : Because we care about your family and your future.
• Compensation : The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees