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Supervisor Production

Generac · Belvidere, IL

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to hold someone on your team accountable for a performance or safety issue. What did you do and how did it turn out?

comfort with progressive discipline and follow-through rather than avoiding hard conversations

Describe a continuous improvement idea you pushed on the floor. What was the problem, what did you change, and how did you know it worked?

actual lean manufacturing experience versus buzzword familiarity

Tell me about someone you coached or developed who grew into a bigger role. What did you specifically do to help them get there?

genuine investment in developing people versus just supervising tasks

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision from your leadership. How did you handle it and what did you do afterward?

whether they raise concerns constructively and still execute once a decision is made

Describe a time you had to deliver tough feedback to someone who wasn't expecting it. How did they react and what happened next?

skill in direct, respectful communication and reading the other person's response

Technical

How do you communicate what happened on your shift to the next shift so nothing gets dropped?

whether they have a real habit or system for shift handoff, not just a vague answer

What production and performance data do you look at during a shift, and what makes you stop and dig deeper into a number?

whether they actually use data to manage rather than just report it after the fact

What does a clean, safe, well-organized work area actually look like to you on a manufacturing floor, and how do you keep it that way day to day?

real understanding of 5S and safety compliance versus reciting policy language

Situational

Walk me through how you'd run a shift where you're behind on the production schedule and short two people.

whether the candidate can prioritize, reallocate labor, and communicate trade-offs under pressure

Two operators on your line are in a disagreement that's slowing down the cell. What do you do in the moment?

conflict resolution skill and whether they act quickly instead of letting it fester

A new hire on your line isn't picking up the process the way you expected after training. How do you handle it?

patience and coaching technique versus jumping straight to discipline

How would you handle a parts shortage that's about to stop your line, when the fix depends on another department?

cross-department problem solving and ownership of outcomes beyond their own area

If you inherited a team with low morale and inconsistent output, what would your first thirty days look like?

ability to diagnose people and process problems and build a concrete plan rather than guessing

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 30% Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts. 25% Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees. 20% Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests. 15% Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly. 10% Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary. Other Duties as assigned and the following: · Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory. · Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees. · Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures. · Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow. · Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. · 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair. · Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success. Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated. · Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development. · Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes. · Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem. · Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow. · Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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