Production Supervisor Three Jobs in Burr Ridge, IL

Who is Rensa Filtration?

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States and Canada that keep environments safe and industries thriving. 

What We Do 

• We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media. 
• We drive innovation in air filtration - by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today's world demands - to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.

What you will do:

The Plant Production Supervisor is a handson leader responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across multiple production departments. This role oversees 5-7 Production Team Leads with a total span of control of approximately 30 employees. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, confident decision-maker, and a leader who develops people while holding the team to high performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development  

• Provide daily leadership to Production Team Leads and line-level team members
• Coach, mentor, and develop team leads into stronger leaders and problem solvers
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Conduct daily shift huddles, assign tasks, and communicate production priorities

Production Operations

• Ensure production meets weekly, daily, and hourly output goals with consistent follow-up and adjustment
• Monitor workflow across multiple departments and balance resources as needed
• Ensure employee adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
• Troubleshoot production issues quickly and implement corrective actions

 Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency
• Lead and participate in improvement events and problem-solving activities
• Utilize data, metrics and visual management to drive performance
• Support and encourage 5S practices

 Administrative & Reporting

• Track and report performance metrics including output, labor, scrap and downtime
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for documentation, communication and reporting.
• Conduct performance reviews and participate in hiring, onboarding and training efforts

 Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar production environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions
• Demonstrated success leading teams and holding others accountable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time on the production flow

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Coaching
• Ownership & Accountability
• Communication
• Multi-tasking & Prioritization
• Desire to win / Results Oriented
• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in production software, reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts as needed.

EEO Statement:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Rensa Filtration is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.