Plant Supervisor - Aurora, IL

Unilock•Aurora, IL

7d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Unilock is hiring a Plant Supervisor to lead daily operations at its growing Aurora, Illinois manufacturing facility. The role oversees safe, efficient, quality-driven production and supports a high-performance manufacturing team. The supervisor oversees employees, coordinates maintenance activities, manages inventory reporting, and supports operational excellence. The position requires a strong leader with manufacturing experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to motivate teams while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The role includes supervising plant employees during assigned shifts, overseeing production activities, coordinating staffing and maintenance, ensuring quality standards, keeping operational records, monitoring materials and supplies, and maintaining facility housekeeping. Other related duties may be assigned to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, and production processes.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Completion of a basic electrical course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies, SOPs, JSAs, hot work permits, confined space procedures, and related programs.
Investigate and communicate safety concerns, support continuous safety improvements, and assist in developing and updating operational and safety procedures.
Supervise and support plant employees during assigned shifts; monitor attendance, productivity, and performance; provide coaching, training, corrective action, and feedback as needed.
Foster teamwork across departments and shifts, and participate in employee development, recognition, and promotion recommendations.
Oversee daily production activities, including start-ups, changeovers, cleanups, and routine operations.
Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved; conduct mandatory shift-change meetings and coordinate staffing and workflow.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing requirements; complete quality reports accurately and on time; monitor quality, address issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure routine equipment inspections and daily maintenance checks are completed; assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
Coordinate maintenance activities with maintenance personnel and plant leadership, and document repairs, adjustments, and maintenance work during each shift.
Maintain accurate production, maintenance, safety, and inventory records; monitor raw materials and plant supplies; complete required reports and support material ordering as directed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility and ensure employees follow housekeeping standards.
Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives.