Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd shift

901 Technology Way, Libertyville IL April 16, 2026 Full Time Lever
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
 
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 
 
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will oversee, direct and lead the production staff to achieve production targets while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to meet AHEAD’s established quality standards
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will oversee, direct and lead the production staff to achieve production targets while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to meet AHEAD’s established quality standards
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.  
 
Why AHEAD:
 
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
 
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
 
USA Employment Benefits include: 
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
- 401(k) 
- Paid company holidays 
- Paid time off 
- Paid parental and caregiver leave 
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 
 
Use of AI:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
 
If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [email protected]
 
You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview.  Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Oversee all departmental activities and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws. 

  • Effectively drive continuous and quality related improvements. 

  • Actively engage in project management responsibilities and support a wide range of production group projects. 

  • Resolve employee issues, ensure positive employee relations and promote and enforce all company policies fairly and consistently. 

  • Analyze and solve problems or assist other team members in finding solutions. 

  • Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources and coordinates daily production activities in order to meet business objectives. 

  • Informs assigned employees of production and material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve problems affecting schedules. 

  • Responsible for achievement of department goals and standards. 

  • Develops and maintains positive employee relations within the guidelines of company policies. 

  • Direct efforts toward the reduction of process variation while ensuring that manufactured products meet quality requirements. 

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams on projects, resolving issues and improving processes

Education and Experience

  • Minimum Required 

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or 3-5 years in an assembly manufacturing environment. 

  • Ability to manage, train and develop employees. 

  • Ability to resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, manage production activities and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Proven experience making day to day decisions that affect the overall quality of products and processes. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Preferred 

  • 1 – 2 years of experience in a supervisor role 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Business Acumen 

  • Communication Proficiency 

  • Results Driven 

  • Microsoft Office 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 

  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. 

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