Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary

As the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a manufacturing team and overseeing daily operations and production processes at the Dixon, IL facility. Your role includes hiring, training, and motivating employees; driving continuous improvement initiatives; ensuring a safe and clean working environment; and prioritizing measures that impact on‑time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments.

• Supervisory Leadership
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team to ensure productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment.
  • Foster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement.
  • Partner in recruiting employees by promoting open positions and actively participating in hiring, selection, and onboarding.
  • Support employee training and development by identifying needs, creating training plans, and providing coaching.
  • Hold performance discussions and deliver corrective actions as necessary.
  • Organize workflow by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating progress.
  • Act as a point of contact for employee concerns, working with HR to resolve issues promptly.
• Safety
  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment by enforcing guidelines, conducting inspections, and addressing issues immediately.
  • Ensure tools and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
  • Assist in investigations of safety concerns.
  • Oversee cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area.
  • Serve as a safety champion, encouraging employees to identify and resolve risks.
• Production Execution
  • Collaborate with production planning and logistics to prioritize schedules and ensure on‑time delivery.
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet high‑quality standards.
  • Conduct inspections and coordinate with quality teams to resolve issues promptly.
  • Optimize inventory management to support production and maintain accurate records.
  • Estimate accurate hour requirements and manage labor goals daily.
  • Manage scrap to achieve fiscal program goals.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Continuous Improvement & Documentation
  • Use ERP and other technology to generate reports for planning and performance monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate records: production reports, inventory data, safety logs, employee performance, and time & attendance.
  • Create key performance indicator reports.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, quality, and reduce cost.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles.
  • Participate in related projects supporting departmental and organizational goals.

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (5 years preferred).
• Experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high‑performing, diverse teams.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including assembly, welding/machining, and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software and systems for inventory management and production planning, including ERP.
• Knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders.
• Excellent communication, motivation, supervision, and training skills for hourly manufacturing employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Skills in Microsoft Office software.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Position is onsite; plant environment may involve exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, or noise.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent movement around the manufacturing facility.

As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $70,500 - $93,400. Compensation is tailored within this range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge,…