2nd Shift Production Supervisor

2nd Shift Production SupervisorPrivately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a multi-million dollar designer, engineer, and manufacturer of custom permanent point purchase displays and retail fixtures.Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.The benefits of Great Northern include:Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contributionPaid Time Off and IL Paid Leave after 30 days of employment9 Paid HolidaysMedical PPO, HSA, Dental, and Vision insuranceWellness ProgramLife Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability availableHealth Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of serviceOpportunities to advance your career and compensation levelAnnual increasesPay/Schedule:On-site Monday-Thursday 2:15p.m.-12:15a.m.Salary $75,000-$85,000 USDJob Description:The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, supporting, and overseeing all 2nd shift operations processes across multiple departments, including metal fabrication, digital printing, woodshop, and shipping/receiving. This role maximizes the efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials to produce quality products delivered on time and within cost objectives. The Production Supervisor works closely with department managers and support staff to ensure smooth production flow, adherence to safety and quality standards, and continuous improvement in operations.Key responsibilities:Direct supervision of operators and material handlers in the Metal Fabrication Shop.Work closely with 1st Shift Production Supervisor and Setup/Fixture Dept. to ensure quality and timeliness of each order.Maintain accurate production tracking in Visual, RF-Plus.Enforce and model safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards, fostering a culture of accountability.Oversee daily quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications, providing timely feedback and corrective actions when needed.Drive continuous improvement initiatives through problem-solving methods (5 Whys, root-cause analysis, process audits) to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and optimize throughout.Ensure all machines and work areas are properly guarded, maintained, and operated safely in compliance with OSHA and company standards.Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting professional growth and collaboration across shifts.Requirements:3+ years of supervisory experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsComputer skillsProblem-solving skillsStrong mechanical aptitudeExperience with metal fabrication equipment (press welders, press brakes, robotic equipment, CNC wire benders, punch presses, mig welding, etc.)Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practicesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentCandidates with the following characteristics are a plus:Bilingual (English/Spanish)Experience in the POP industryCollege degreeOpportunities for growth:You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities locally and nationally.Expectation:To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.Great Northern is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.