Manufacturing Supervisor - Configuration
Libertyville, IL$70k - $75kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Configuration Manufacturing Supervisor for AHEAD’s Foundry team in Libertyville, IL. Oversees production staff, equipment, and processes to meet production targets while ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all departmental activities and supervise staff in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Oversee and maintain production equipment, automated systems, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Supervise daily activities of a team responsible for hardware configuration and physical setup.
- Lead technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment and process failures.
- Develop, implement, and update SOPs for technical processes and equipment operation.
- Train production staff on technical procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
- Monitor and report on technical metrics, including efficiency, downtime, and quality.
- Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and equipment calibration.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams on projects, resolving issues and improving processes.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and drive process optimization.
- Resolve employee issues, maintain positive employee relations, and enforce company policies fairly.
- Review production schedules, material and manpower resources and coordinate daily production activities to meet business objectives.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in supervising technical or operations teams.
- Strong understanding of computer hardware and networking equipment
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment safely.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or 3-5 years in an assembly manufacturing environment.
- Ability to manage, train, and develop employees.
- Ability to resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, manage production activities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience making day-to-day decisions that affect overall quality of products and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 1–2 years of experience in a supervisor role (preferred)
- Experience with data center or lab environments (preferred)
Skills
Required:Supervisory experienceHardware and networking knowledgeSafety and complianceProcess optimization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more (see benefits site)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About AHEAD
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