Production Supervisor-2nd Shift (PPG#337709)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Itasca, IL
Salary: $85,000–$95,000/yr (Depending on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

An established company specializing in end-to-end electronics manufacturing materials and solutions is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for its 2nd shift operations . This role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing activities, leading production teams, and ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals are consistently achieved.

The Production Supervisor will play a key role in coordinating workflow, optimizing resources, monitoring production performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning to maintain efficient operations and resolve production challenges.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can motivate and develop employees, promote a strong safety culture, and hold teams accountable for performance while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise second-shift production teams to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, and workflow to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, tier meetings, and performance reviews to communicate priorities and drive accountability.
• Ensure employees follow standard work procedures, safety policies, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while addressing attendance, performance, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve operational results.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, waste reduction, process standardization, and 5S.
• Ensure proper operation, care, and maintenance of production equipment, escalating repair needs to Maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
• Prepare accurate production records, system transactions, and shift reports, communicating key updates and outstanding issues to leadership and other shifts.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce planning activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

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Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop production employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting production deadlines.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, Microsoft Office, and production reporting systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume or high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising unionized employees and/or working in multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training or certification.
• Familiarity with ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or Plex.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools, including 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Track record of successfully improving productivity, quality, safety, or operational efficiency.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with production machinery and equipment.

Key Competencies

• Leadership, coaching, and employee development
• Safety awareness and 5S discipline
• Accountability and dependability
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Cross-functional communication and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Production planning and execution

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $85-95K.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Please note : Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, E-Verify verification, and background check.

Why Join the Team?

This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation and make a direct impact on team performance, production efficiency, and product quality. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a second-shift team, implement process improvements, develop employees, and contribute to operational excellence within the electronics manufacturing industry.

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As a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.

Excellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.

Company Description

You can be good at a lot of things. We prefer to be great at one thing. For us, that is staffing and recruiting.\r\n\r\nAs a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.\r\n\r\nExcellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.