Manufacturing Supervisor - Configuration

Ahead is looking for a Configuration Manufacturing Supervisor to join our Foundry team in Libertyville, IL. In this position you will oversee, direct and lead the production staff to achieve production targets while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to meet AHEAD’s established quality standards

*Please note: our 1st shift hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departmental activities and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Oversee and maintain production equipment, automated systems, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Supervise the 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, ensure positive employee relations, and promote and enforce all company policies fairly and consistently.
• Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources and coordinates daily production activities to meet business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Education and Experience
• Minimum Required
• 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 effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience making day-to-day decisions that affect the overall quality of products and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a supervisor role
• Experience with data center or lab environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.