PROMAN Staffing is supporting our national manufacturing client to source and hire a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in Des Plaines, IL.
In this DIRECT HIRE role, you’ll drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while building a strong, engaged production team. If you enjoy fast-paced environments and improving processes, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support production employees
- Manage daily schedules and staffing to meet production goals
- Monitor workflow and resolve bottlenecks
- Ensure quality standards and process compliance
- Promote a strong safety culture and lead daily safety talks
- Drive continuous improvement (6S, Kaizen, efficiency gains)
- Partner with Engineering & Quality teams to solve issues
- Track and report production metrics and KPIs
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with production scheduling and KPIs
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing (5S/6S, Kaizen)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
- Associate or bachelor’s degree
- Experience with ISO 9001 or regulated environments