Production Supervisor

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Carmi, IL
In-Office
Mid level
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise daily production operations in an automotive rubber/plastics facility to meet safety, quality (IATF 16949), delivery, and cost targets. Lead and develop teams, manage staffing and schedules, monitor KPIs and scrap, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to drive Lean improvements.
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Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Lead, coach, and develop production team members to support performance, accountability, and a strong continuous improvement culture.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949), safety requirements, and company manufacturing procedures.
  • Monitor production KPIs, scrap levels, and downtime while implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
  • Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet customer demand and production deadlines for rubber/plastic components.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and drive Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or manufacturing certifications preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in an automotive, rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards, safety practices, and continuous improvement principles (Lean, 5S, etc.).
  • Ability to lead teams, manage production schedules, and effectively communicate across shifts and departments.
  • Proficiency with basic computer systems (production reporting, ERP/MES systems, Microsoft Office) and production KPI tracking.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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The Company
HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees

What We Do

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion.


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