Knowles Electronics, LLC.
Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Knowles Electronics, LLC., Itasca, Illinois, United States, 60143
Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Department:
Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Liberty, SC
Reporting To:
Production Manager
Compensation:
$65,000 - $75,000 / year
Description Knowles, Cornell Dubilier is seeking a 1st-Shift Production Supervisor (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM) reporting to the Production Manager, with a starting salary of $55,000–$65,000, to lead daily manufacturing operations and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance across our capacitor production lines.
Key Responsibilities
Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all employees follow company safety policies and procedures.
Maintain and meet all quality standards while effectively controlling departmental delinquencies and scrap.
Achieve production goals and targets; drive productivity and continuous-improvement initiatives within assigned areas to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.
Monitor production and resources to ensure consistent workflow and a clean, organized work environment.
Manage key P&L elements—including labor variance, scrap, supplies, and manufacturing expenses.
Collaborate with Production Control to plan and execute weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand.
Work closely with Sales to promise and complete rush orders on time.
Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to expedite materials not in stock and minimize downtime.
Partner with the shop team to support new part builds or repairs to existing components.
Communicate daily with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Production Control, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR, with periodic contact with plants in Mexico and New Bedford, and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills to manage production performance and variances.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and production systems).
Dependable, with a strong attendance record.
High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment with full-body mobility, good eyesight and hearing, and mental focus.
Ability to stand, move, and manage production activities for eight (8) or more hours per shift in moderate-to-noisy conditions.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Flexible PTO
Paid holidays
Prescription Drug Plans
Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
Basic Life Insurance
Onsite Physician
Employee Referral Program
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
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Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Liberty, SC
Reporting To:
Production Manager
Compensation:
$65,000 - $75,000 / year
Description Knowles, Cornell Dubilier is seeking a 1st-Shift Production Supervisor (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM) reporting to the Production Manager, with a starting salary of $55,000–$65,000, to lead daily manufacturing operations and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance across our capacitor production lines.
Key Responsibilities
Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all employees follow company safety policies and procedures.
Maintain and meet all quality standards while effectively controlling departmental delinquencies and scrap.
Achieve production goals and targets; drive productivity and continuous-improvement initiatives within assigned areas to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.
Monitor production and resources to ensure consistent workflow and a clean, organized work environment.
Manage key P&L elements—including labor variance, scrap, supplies, and manufacturing expenses.
Collaborate with Production Control to plan and execute weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand.
Work closely with Sales to promise and complete rush orders on time.
Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to expedite materials not in stock and minimize downtime.
Partner with the shop team to support new part builds or repairs to existing components.
Communicate daily with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Production Control, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR, with periodic contact with plants in Mexico and New Bedford, and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills to manage production performance and variances.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and production systems).
Dependable, with a strong attendance record.
High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment with full-body mobility, good eyesight and hearing, and mental focus.
Ability to stand, move, and manage production activities for eight (8) or more hours per shift in moderate-to-noisy conditions.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Flexible PTO
Paid holidays
Prescription Drug Plans
Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
Basic Life Insurance
Onsite Physician
Employee Referral Program
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
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