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Production Supervisor C Genset

Hennig Inc · Springfield, IL, USA ·

Pay:
70.000 - 85.000
Job type:
Full Time

Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead, oversee, and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff

Identify and resolve production flow issues; follow up on recuts, andons, missing parts, and other expediting needs

Lead the Daily Management Board; track issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure root cause resolution

Ensure daily labor balancing; minimize indirect labor and inefficiencies

Plan and schedule departmental production to meet or exceed company takt times

Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered on time to assigned work cells

Identify and request tools and shop supplies; submit requests to the Production Manager for approval

Manage hiring, discipline, performance recognition, and termination of production employees in accordance with company policy

Maintain a safe, organized work environment; enforce safety standards and 5S practices

Manage overtime, labor costs, and scrap reduction initiatives

Ensure product quality; collaborate with the Quality department on check sheets, corrective actions, and root cause analysis

Coordinate production activities with other shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency

Maintain accountability for continuous training and development of staff; establish training goals and ensure completion

Requirements

MUST HAVE WELDING EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Demonstrated experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time performance

Strong working knowledge of production planning and scheduling

Experience leading Daily Management boards and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions

Proven ability to manage hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement

Strong understanding of quality systems and collaboration with Quality teams on corrective actions

Experience managing labor costs, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives

Ability to coordinate operations across multiple shifts

Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Proficient in basic computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, production tracking tools)

Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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