Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Pregis • Aurora, IL

9d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals. In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management. Success in this role requires strong leadership, a commitment to safety, and the ability to develop employees while meeting production goals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required
• 3+ years of experience leading employees in a manufacturing environment required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience required
• Experience using manufacturing reporting systems, production metrics, and basic business software preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift to ensure production goals for safety, quality, output, and efficiency are met.
• Manage staffing, schedules, and daily work assignments to keep production running smoothly.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and work with the team to solve problems quickly.
• Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly goals and hold employees accountable for results.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on safety procedures, quality standards, equipment operation, and work instructions.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and that training records and procedures are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, safety, quality, staffing, and maintenance reports.
• Promote a safe, positive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Benefits

• Pregis is committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions.
• Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters.
• We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED