Production Supervisor

apartmentAdecco placeDes Plaines calendar_month 
Job Type: Full Time, Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $27-$30/hr, commensurate with experience

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Adecco is looking for career-minded individuals to join a company in Des Plaines, IL. This Production Supervisor at Amphenol EEC is responsible for supervising daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are consistently achieved.
This role provides floor-level leadership, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with QMS requirements and established production processes. The Production Supervisor acts as the primary link between Production Operators and the Production Manager and/or Operations Manager, enabling smooth production flow and development of capable, motivated teams.

The ideal candidate provides quality workmanship and pays close attention to detail.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for workforce coordination.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and production software.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S/6S, Kaizen, takt time, flow optimization, waste reduction).
  • Ability to interpret production metrics and implement corrective actions.
  • Understanding of ISO 9001, quality inspection checkpoints, and nonconformance handling.
  • Strong ability to enforce safety rules, lead safety talks, and maintain compliant work environments.

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in production leadership (Lead or Supervisor level) in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience executing production schedules and improving operational efficiency.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable Experience (Optional but Preferred):

o Oversight of employee training matrices and skill certification programs.

o Familiarity with ATEX/IECEx requirements, Ex product training, competencies related to certified product manufacturing.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific)
  • Leadership & Team Management

o Supervise production employees, assign tasks, manage daily staffing, and communicate performance expectations.

o Conduct daily production meetings and ensure communication of KPIs, priorities, and changes.

o Conduct coaching, training, and performance discussions as required.

o Support cross-training to maintain flexibility and reduce line disruptions.
  • Production Execution

o Ensure the execution of production schedules to meet on-time delivery commitments.

o Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate recovery plans.

o Ensure accurate completion of production Work Orders / Travelers, checklists, and documentation.

o Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to solve production issues quickly.
  • Quality & Process Compliance

o Maintain and promote alignment with the company’s Quality Policy.

o Enforce adherence to work instructions, product specifications, inspection criteria, and quality standards.

o Support root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

o Ensure proper handling of nonconforming materials with timely QMS documentation.

o Maintain process discipline on all certified product lines (ATEX, IECEx, UL/FM, as applicable).
  • Safety & 6S

o Enforce plant safety rules and ensure consistent use of PPE and safe operating practices.

o Lead shift safety discussions and assist with incident investigations.

o Conduct daily 6S audits and promote a culture of organization, discipline, and waste reduction.
  • Continuous Improvement

o Identify improvement opportunities in productivity, workflow, ergonomics, and equipment utilization.

o Support kaizen events and line-layout improvements.

o Participate in Engineering process audits and support new product introduction readiness.
  • Administrative Tasks

o Maintain accurate labor reporting, production output data, downtime logs, and shift KPIs.

o Ensure employee training matrices are current and aligned with job requirements.

o Support inventory integrity by ensuring proper material recording, scrap reporting, and WIP handling.

o Provide shift reports and performance summaries to the Operations Manager.

o Monitor employee’s attendance and ensure strict adherence to the company’s attendance policies

Must be capable of holding US Security Clearance.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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