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Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Dover · Rock Island, IL

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Dover (industrial) in Rock Island, IL.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, CNC, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$106k.

Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 33 other live production postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$107k, from 18 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 97%
  • ✓ Lean 41%
  • 5S 24%
  • Union environment 24%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 21%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, CNC, Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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Full description from DoverAs posted on their careers site.Show

Dover precision components

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

We deliver customer success​

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Inpro/Seal brand, located at our Rock Island, Illinois ISO certified manufacturing facility. This role oversees production on 2nd shift (Monday- Friday 2:30pm- 11:30pm). We are part of Dover Corporation, a $7.7 billion global company known for stability and innovation.

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What you’ll do

This position will serve as the 2nd shift Production Supervisor (2:30pm to 11:30pm). The successful candidate will lead the production teams and drive productivity while ensuring a safe and collaborative environment. The Production Supervisor will direct and coordinate the activities in processing, manufacturing, and repairing products. In this role, you will:

  • •Manage daily/weekly activities as outlined in the Value Stream Manager Standard Work Playbook. Work closely with Inpro/Seal Value Stream Managers to achieve production goals.
  • •Organize and assign work to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor-hours, and production equipment to obtain the most favorable cost and quality goals.
  • •Review work schedules and determine priorities, assign personnel as necessary to produce required number and types of products and components, and recommend overtime work as required to meet schedules and company goals.
  • •Oversee work in progress to ensure the meeting of quality standards and assist with the resolution of CARs and CCRs as necessary.
  • •Coach, train, and develop team members- about 35 people.
  • •Participate in new employee selection and hiring.
  • •Assist with performance assessments for the hourly team members and recommend employees for further training to improve the employees’ skill level in accordance with company expectations.
  • •Manage staffing levels to meet key metrics for customer satisfaction.
  • •Partner with EHS to ensure a safe work environment.
  • •Conduct accident investigations and complete accident reports as required.
  • •Support overall ISO procedures and QMS policies.
  • •Suggest improvements or alternative methods and materials to reduce costs and/or improve quality.
  • •Champion Continuous Improvement environment by understanding cell, value stream and plant metrics; ability to identify gap between current state and target and implement corrective actions using problem-solving tools.

What you’ll bring

  • •3+ years’ experience as a production/manufacturing supervisor in manufacturing leadership role(s) with strong overall manufacturing background.
  • •Associate and/or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • •Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices and Lean Concepts.
  • •Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to train machinists in technical and Lean aspects.
  • •Proven leadership experience in a matrixed environment, including motivating a team and resolving team issues.
  • •Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • •Strong communication skills to keep team informed of actions completed on off shift and align all team members to strategy.
  • •Ability to manage difficult situations without onsite support during off hours.

Also great if you bring/ preferences

  • •A Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Greenbelt preferred but not required.
  • •Experience with Syteline or similar ERP systems, and Power BI.
  • •Experience in engineered components, precision manufacturing, including CNC.

Pay Range: USD 90000 - 105000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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