Hiring: Production Supervisor Company: Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:44:04 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •3 years electrical/electronic mfg. experience in a continuous improvement environment. Required Skills: •Plan, organize, and implement daily assembly task schedule for all assemblers/testers, to ensure that the production output supports the established schedule. Effectively communicate progress status to manager. •Evaluate assemblers/testers overall performance and participate in the annual goal setting objectives and performance evaluations. •Supervise and train assemblers/testers to properly perform their job assignments. •Monitor and evaluate daily activities of assemblers/testers. Measurements include reports that track: standard time efficiency, in-process errors, attitude, performance to production schedule, safety record, assembler attendance and retention. •Utilize Kaizen activities to plan and implement improvements to problems related to production, in process quality and final product testing. •Wire stripping, tube marking, crimping and contactor assembly. •Wire harness construction, connector assembly, relay assembly. •Mechanical assembly with hand and light duty air tools. Qualifications: •Associates' degree or equivalent certificate, or equivalent related work in a manufacturing environment. •Minimum of 3 years electrical/electronic mfg. experience in a continuous improvement environment. •Previous plant floor supervisory is preferred. •Group-leader, or training experience with the ability to direct work assignments, set priorities, delegate tasks, analyze situations, and make qualified decisions. Must have excellent problem solving skills. •Data analytics skills is highly preferred. Proficient in Excel (v lookups, pivot tables etc...) •Power BI experience is a big plus. •Proficient in creating presentations as well as delivering. •Demonstrated capacity to use assembly and test procedures and make interpretations when necessary. •Demonstrated capacity to plan, organize, establish and monitor work schedules, read and write English, perform high school level math, and have a basic knowledge of electrical circuits. •Sound communication and leadership skills. 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!