Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production SupervisorJob Description

The Production Supervisor oversees nightly factory operations, leading a growing team of union production operators to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role organizes workflow, drives performance against business plans, and ensures that production output consistently meets established specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately six production operators on the night shift and support team growth as operations expand.

• Manage the daily operations of the factory, ensuring that production activities align with overall business plan requirements.

• Define, communicate, and follow performance objectives and business plan targets for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

• Set clear daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives and effectively communicate them to employees.

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities, preparing work schedules, and coordinating tasks to meet production plans.

• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, and ensuring work results are accomplished on time.

• Monitor manufacturing performance measures and take action to address variances and improve results.

• Ensure the safe use of equipment by enforcing safety procedures and scheduling regular maintenance.

• Check production output against specifications to confirm that quality standards and customer requirements are met.

• Use various types of manufacturing machinery and tools in accordance with established operating procedures.

• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities in the production area.

• Promote and uphold a culture of safety, quality, and productivity among all team members.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with operators and other departments, providing direction, feedback, and status updates.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to production schedules, performance, and outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar production leadership role.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise union production workers and manage team performance.

• Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to organize and optimize workflow.

• Good overall business sense, with an understanding of how production performance impacts broader business objectives.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and documenting production activities.

• Proficiency with PC tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Hands-on experience using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.

• Ability to set priorities, establish schedules, and complete production plans through effective personnel management.

• Commitment to safety and quality, with the ability to enforce procedures and standards on the production floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering preferred but not required.

• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies is a plus.

• Familiarity with 5S principles and workplace organization practices is beneficial.

• Background in continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment is an advantage.

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

• Comfort working with performance metrics and using data to drive decisions and improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a factory production setting and involves supervising union operators on a fixed night shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with the shift starting on Sunday night. The environment includes regular interaction with manufacturing machinery, tools, and production equipment, requiring adherence to safety protocols and scheduled maintenance. Work is performed on the production floor and in office areas, using computers and standard office software to manage schedules, performance metrics, and documentation. The role operates in a structured, goal-oriented environment focused on meeting business plan requirements, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bartlett, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bartlett, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bartlett,IL.

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