Production Supervisor

Ajulia Executive Search
Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily leadership to Production Team Leads and frontline employees, coaching and developing them into stronger leaders and problem solvers while fostering a high‑performance, accountable culture
  • Conduct daily shift huddles, assign tasks, communicate priorities, and ensure production meets hourly, daily, and weekly output goals across multiple departments
  • Monitor workflow, balance resources, enforce standard work, safety practices, and quality expectations, and quickly troubleshoot issues with effective corrective actions
  • Drive continuous‑improvement efforts by applying lean principles, leading problem‑solving activities, using data and visual management tools, and supporting 5S practices
  • Track and report key performance metrics (output, labor, scrap, downtime), utilize Microsoft Office for documentation and communication, and participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews


Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3+ years in a production or manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a leadership role
  • Strong leadership, team‑building, and communication skills with proven problem‑solving ability
  • Solid understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems
  • Proficiency with production software, reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred, with flexibility to work varied hours or shifts as needed


Salary: $65k - $70k

Ask for: Aarti Manchanda


Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements

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