Production Supervisor – Medical Manufacturing

Location: St. Charles, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Our client, a growing medical manufacturing company in St. Charles, Illinois, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations and support a high-performing manufacturing team. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a motivated leader who enjoys balancing production oversight, employee coaching, and operational support in a fast-paced environment.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations are met while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Address employee relations matters professionally and assist with performance coaching and conflict resolution.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Process order entry and provide excellent customer service support.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely movement of materials and finished goods.
• Complete monthly inventory updates and maintain inventory accuracy within the Essity system.
• Perform purchasing activities to maintain production supplies and inventory levels.
• Create and maintain product labels using the Essity system.
• Utilize XGR and Essity software to support production and operational processes.
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, customer service, and leadership to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in medical device or medical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Experience handling employee relations issues in a professional and constructive manner.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, purchasing, inventory control, and production operations.
• Experience with Essity and XGR systems is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, supporting employees, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate is dependable, positive, and committed to building a strong team while ensuring production runs efficiently.

Why Join?

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
• First-shift schedule with consistent daytime hours.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing medical manufacturing organization.