Production Supervisor
Dover · Skokie, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Dover (industrial) in Skokie, IL.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause, ISO 9001, CNC, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$106k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 28 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$106k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 96%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- SAP 27%
- Union environment 27%
- ✓ 5S 27%
- MES 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, CNC, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise daily production and warehouse/distribution activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance
- ◆Assign work, prioritize activities, and adjust staffing/workflow to meet schedule and customer needs
- ◆Monitor performance throughout the shift; remove barriers and escalate issues quickly
- ◆Coach and develop employees by creating a culture of accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and performance management
- ◆Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plans.
- ◆Ensure accurate production reporting by completing and maintaining appropriate records, documents, and reports
- ◆Enforce safe work practices and support compliance with safety and quality standards
- ◆Reinforce standard work, 5S/housekeeping, and disciplined execution on the floor
- ◆Address quality issues through containment, root cause, and corrective action
- ◆Ensure material availability through inventory accuracy through transaction discipline and resolution of inventory variances
- ◆Develop and use KPIs to track performance (safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, labor, inventory accuracy)
- ◆Lead daily huddles and use visual management to drive accountability and follow-through
- ◆Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify problems, engage employees, and drive improvements
- ◆Lead and participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve performance
- ◆Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads
- ◆Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan
- ◆Monitor safety and productivity and ensure the team is executing at the highest level to meet the needs of the business
- ◆Collaborating with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments and shifts
- ◆Provide clear communication with all shifts to ensure all production
requirements
are met
- ✓Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 for assigned department
- ✓Supervises the application of Midland Policies to manufacturing operations
- ✓Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
- ✓Associates degree with five or more years proven success in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment is required. Will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree with three or more years proven success in a supervisory and/or managerial role in a manufacturing environment using continuous improvement is preferred
- ✓Three or more years’ experience in an organization utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- ✓Previous experience in rail industry, or similar regulated manufacturing environment is highly desired
- ✓CNC machining and programming experience is highly desired
- ✓Working knowledge of safety standards, quality expectations, and basic inventory practices
- ✓Proficiency with production/inventory systems, ERP, and Microsoft Office, Oracle preferred
- ✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, continuous improvement, structured problem solving and standardized work
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Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).
Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities
- +Must be process oriented with a strong mechanical aptitude
- +Excellent problem solving and analysis skills with high attention to detail
- +Professionalism and reliability. Ability to work with minimal supervision
- +Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
- +Ability to facilitate activities necessary to ensure project completion
- +Ability to read and understand drawings and prints
- +Hands-on floor leadership style with strong level of personal accountability
- +Proven people leadership who is able to hold team accountable
- +Data-driven approach with comfort building and using KPIs
- +Can adjust to changing conditions, prioritize and manage work processes and workforce flexibility
- +Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- +Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
- •This position will have regular exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, hot/cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors
- •May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- •May require use of personal computer, copy machine, other office equipment,
- •Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hand and arms, stoop, kneel, bend and twist, grasp and manipulate with hands and fingers as needed
- •Lifting generally less than 10lbs. May occasionally be required to lift up to 25lbs without assistance
- •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus naturally or with corrective e