Production Supervisor – All Shifts

Overview

Rockford, United States | Posted on 12/03/2025

A leading high-speed defense manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations, lead a team of production employees, and ensure consistent achievement of safety, quality, and productivity goals. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment offering excellent advancement potential and relocation assistance.

• Supervise, coach, and develop a production team of 25–50 employees across assigned shifts.
• Provide daily leadership to achieve production, safety, and quality targets.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Manage shift scheduling, attendance, and payroll accuracy.
• Act as the first point of contact for machine or process issues; assist with basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance coordination.
• Promote continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Proven success managing a team of 20 or more employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in packaging or high-speed manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills are an asset.
• Must hold Vantage Clear Certification (or equivalent security credential)