Unit Supervisor (1st Shift Team Lead)
Location: Milan, IL
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $35-$37/hour
Position Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Environment: Onsite Manufacturing Facility
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking a motivated and hands-on Unit Supervisor to lead production team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency while fostering a positive and engaged workforce. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with proven leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support hourly production employees to meet daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, safety communications, and corrective action initiatives.
- Ensure team members are properly trained and equipped to perform their work successfully.
- Monitor production schedules and coordinate activities to achieve operational objectives.
- Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve concerns.
- Support quality initiatives and ensure products meet established standards.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a positive work environment.
- Manage employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters as needed.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources teams to support business goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean/5S activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution operations.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Flexibility to support alternate shifts when operational needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working within a union environment.
- Knowledge of union policies, procedures, and work rules.
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S experience.
- Experience driving employee engagement and workplace improvement initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Background
Experience in one or more of the following roles:
- Production Supervisor
- Manufacturing Supervisor
- Shift Supervisor
- Operations Supervisor
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Distribution Supervisor
- Production Team Lead
- Manufacturing Team Lead
- Operations Team Lead
Why Apply?
- Consistent first-shift schedule
- Opportunity to lead and develop employees
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
- Competitive pay and long-term assignment potential
If you have experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution environment and are passionate about operational excellence and employee development, we encourage you to apply.
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