Hiring: Bilingual Production Supervisor (English/Spanish) Company: viaPhoton Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:05:21 About the job Experience: •3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability Required Skills: •You'll own the day-to-day operations of our production floor and lead a team of skilled technicians. You'll coordinate schedules, solve problems on the fly, lead continuous improvement, and make sure we're delivering quality products on time. If you like a team that's moving fast and want to make a real impact, this is your role. •Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines •Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency •Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns •Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses •Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met •Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures Qualifications: •Have proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in fiber optics •Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational or technical education •Have 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability •Are self-motivated with careful problem-solving and decision-making skills •Communicate clearly and can manage multiple priorities at once •Can pick up new methods quickly and adapt to changing needs on the floor •Want to read the full job description? •Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1 •401(k) with match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period •Flexible PTO that grows over time Compensation: •$65,000 - $80,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!