Production Supervisor (Bilingual in Spanish)
Job Description
Location: Woodridge, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80k-$90k/yr.
Benefits: Insurance ( Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!
- Lead and sustain the Daily Management System for assigned shift through hands-on coaching and mentoring of plant personnel.
- Plan and adjust shift staffing to meet business priorities in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
- Direct day-to-day production activities, including material verification, scheduling, and crew assignments.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts, including 6S, standard work practices, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance operator skills and promote cross-training among team members.
- Monitor shift performance metrics and address any variances or production issues promptly.
- Enforce adherence to all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
- Conduct first-piece inspections and setup verifications to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow.
- Facilitate effective communication and shift handoffs with other supervisors to maintain operational continuity.
- Investigate safety and quality incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Support and maintain accurate work instructions and standard operating procedures for injection molding processes.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish (required).
- Minimum of 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment and processes (required).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve production and process issues effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including frequent standing, bending, and lifting.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.