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WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates the production activities to meet the production schedule. Directs all manufacturing operations for efficient and economical production at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards and delivery dates by performing the following job duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all team members through training, regular communication, and adherence to the company safety program.
• Understands and enforces all Prince Industries quality certifications.
• Directs and coordinates production activities with scheduling, engineering, maintenance and quality control to establish priorities and obtain optimum production output and resource utilization.
• Establishes production goals and ensures all plant operations run efficiently.
• Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformance with product specifications.
• Recommends, authorizes and promotes all required training programs necessary to production personnel for company and personal improvement.
• Frequently reviews all correspondence (i.e., voice mail messages, emails, faxes, mail) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains knowledge of and enforces all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs personnel tasks with the assistance of the Human Resources Department as needed, to effectively maintain departmental staff, such as:
  • weekly timecard review and approval
  • conducting performance reviews
  • interviewing and training
  • addressing complaints
  • investigating and resolving employee issues
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills required effectively communicate in both oral and written form and interact with all levels of the company.
• Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports and input required data.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills are required to prioritize urgent matters and perform multiple tasks concurrently in order to complete work assignments.

Education and Experience

• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related manufacturing work environment preferred.
• Certification, formal training or continued education desired.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to walk or sit the duration of workday, 8-9 hours.
• Frequently may lift, push or pull up to 45 lbs.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
• Dental PPO Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
• Personal Retirement Advisor
• Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )