2nd Shift Production Supervisor

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Privately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a multi-million dollar designer, engineering, 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 contribution
• Paid Time Off and IL Paid Leave after 30 days of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical PPO, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability available
• Health Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Annual increases

Pay/Schedule:

• On-site Monday-Thursday 2:15p.m.-12:15a.m.
• Salary $75,000-$85,000 USD

Job 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 experience
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment (press welders, press brakes, robotic equipment, CNC Wire benders, punch presses, mig welding, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Candidates with the following characteristics are a plus:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in the POP Industry
• College degree

Opportunities 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.