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Production Supervisor Location:

Chicago, IL 60633

Work Location:

On-site Contract Duration:

12 months

Pay Rate:

$27/hr with benefits

Schedule:

Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime Position Overview Epitec is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and continuous improvement while developing a positive, high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can make effective decisions, solve operational problems, manage competing priorities, and build strong working relationships with employees, management, suppliers, and union representatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and direct hourly employees to meet or exceed production, safety, and quality targets. Champion workplace safety and reinforce compliance with established safety standards. Monitor team performance and proactively address production, quality, attendance, and operational issues. Prioritize critical tasks and allocate staffing and resources to maximize efficiency. Identify problems, analyze root causes, and implement timely, effective solutions. Use production data and insights to reduce downtime, minimize quality defects, and drive continuous improvement. Track and report employee time and attendance accurately. Foster a collaborative, psychologically safe work environment built on accountability and respect. Coach and develop employees using a servant leadership approach. Address workplace conflicts fairly and effectively through active listening, communication, and problem-solving. Partner with employees, union representatives, management, suppliers, and other stakeholders to improve operations. Maintain rigorous quality standards and identify opportunities to improve productivity, processes, and safety. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant experience 3-7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and required overtime Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies Experience with the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Schedule Requirements Candidates must be able to work rotating crew schedules, which may change approximately every three months.

Core production schedules include:

A Crew:

Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30

PM B Crew:

Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 PM-4:30

AM C Crew:

Friday/Saturday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM and Sunday/Monday, 6:00 PM-4:30 AM Supervisors should also be available to work before or after core production hours and overtime as required. Why Epitec? Join Epitec in a hands-on manufacturing leadership opportunity where you can make an impact on safety, quality, productivity, and team development. If you're a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, we'd like to hear from you. #LI-PS1 #INDEPI