Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company•St. Charles, IL

16h•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads, directs, and develops production personnel while overseeing daily manufacturing operations within an assigned department. The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant production through planning, scheduling, organizing, and monitoring departmental activities. The supervisor supports continuous improvement and maintains compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and SQF Management Systems. The position oversees staffing, production performance, training, inventory, equipment, sanitation, safety, and departmental resources. It also supports employee development, resolves operational and compliance issues, and promotes Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 to 4 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and operational workflows.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage resources in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in inventory control, production planning, and performance monitoring.
Ability to work overtime and varying schedules as required to support business needs.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Training.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.
Hazard Communication (HazCom) training.
ISO 9001 Training.
Statistical Process Control (SPC) training.
Forklift Operator Certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards.
Direct, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate production operators to support development and performance.
Plan, organize, assign, and monitor daily work activities to meet production objectives.
Coordinate and verify operator training requirements and maintain training documentation.
Administer disciplinary actions in partnership with the EHS, Quality Assurance, and Production Managers.
Promote a positive work environment through professional and respectful communication.
Provide direction on production schedules, raw material substitutions, staffing requirements, and operational priorities.
Monitor production rates, yields, and quality metrics to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
Conduct production line reviews and operational audits to verify equipment configuration and compliance with customer specifications.
Forecast job requirements and allocate personnel and equipment resources to optimize productivity.
Coordinate production projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Open and close manufacturing operations as required.
Support and comply with EHS Management System requirements and SQF Program requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation for systems, procedures, projects, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
Identify, investigate, and resolve quality, safety, and environmental non-conformances, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in supervisor meetings, safety meetings, and compliance-related activities.
Coordinate raw material flow and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
Review daily cycle counts and material transactions for accuracy.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and initiate corrective action as needed.
Maintain departmental supply inventories and recommend procurement of tools and resources.
Monitor and maintain production equipment by documenting preventive maintenance requirements and recommending improvements.
Ensure operators complete required preventive maintenance tasks and daily sanitation activities.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and initiate corrective actions, documentation, or maintenance requests.
Maintain clean, organized work areas that meet housekeeping standards, with clear aisles and accessible emergency equipment.
Promote a strong safety culture through observation, coaching, and compliance with safety regulations.
Lead and support continuous improvement focused on waste reduction, process optimization, defect prevention, and productivity.
Encourage employee participation in identifying operational improvements.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve operational performance.
Work overtime and varying schedules as required to support business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.