Production Supervisor

Rochester Midland Corporation•Montgomery, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Midland Corporation (RMC) is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals serving food safety, healthcare, and industrial markets. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations at our Aurora, Illinois facility. This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role responsible for driving a Safety First culture, maintaining disciplined and efficient operations, and partnering closely with Supply Chain to meet customer demand. The Production Supervisor is a highly visible leader in the plant and sets the tone for safety, accountability, and execution.

Requirements

5+ years in a manufacturing or distribution environment
3+ years of supervisory experience
Experience with ERP systems and inventory processes required
Leadership or management training required

Nice To Haves

Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with liquid blending, small packaging, filling lines preferred
Working knowledge of Vicinity, Microsoft GP, or similar ERP systems
Forklift certification required; Train-the-Trainer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily safety meetings and reinforce safe behaviors every shift
Ensure required safety and compliance training is completed on time
Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe operating procedures
Identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors
Maintain an organized, audit-ready production environment
Plan, coordinate, and direct daily production activities
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure reliable output and consistent communication
Close finished batches and investigate packaging discrepancies
Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and system transactions
Oversee raw material and finished goods movement, including put-away and late inbound receipts
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale
Supervise assigned production and facility personnel
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training
Conduct performance reviews and recommend corrective actions when necessary
Approve timecards and PTO
Develop a culture of accountability and teamwork