Supervisor 1, Production (Production Machining/Tool Assembly/Repairs)

Panduit • Lockport, IL

3d • $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! The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations, overseeing a range production technologies to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality results. This role builds and develops high-performing teams through hiring, training, and coaching, while fostering collaboration across departments. The Supervisor drives execution by planning and assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and communicating results through shift production reports. They ensure quality and operational excellence by enforcing standards, supporting equipment reliability, and evaluating new tools and processes. Using key production metrics, the Supervisor analyzes performance, supports decision-making, and maintains a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3+ years leading manufacturing teams.
• Experience coordinating daily priorities, sharing updates, and aligning teams.
• Ability to review data, transactions, and reports to support production and inventory needs.
• Strong understanding of machining processes to better support production and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production team by scheduling, coaching, and motivating employees to innovate, build technical expertise, drive process improvements, and uphold quality standards.
• Drive daily operational excellence by ensuring efficient production flow, analyzing key performance metrics (scrap, OEE, EHE, quality), and communicating shift performance and issues during handoffs.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Process Improvement to coordinate repairs, improvements, and operational upgrades.
• Ensure a safe, high-quality, and well-organized workplace by overseeing safety, security, working conditions, housekeeping, TPM, 5S, and Kanban replenishment.
• Build a highly engaged, high-performing team by developing talent to meet current and future departmental 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.

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