Shift Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Sonoco • West Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

With direction from the production manager, the Shift Supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, and employee relations for the assigned shift and department. The role uses labor, materials, and equipment efficiently to manufacture quality products at the lowest possible cost, and supervises and coordinates hourly employees. The position also implements and maintains best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for the assigned shift.

This role is onsite in West Chicago, Illinois, closer to St. Charles, Illinois, and works second shift from 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work the second-shift hours of 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee safety and lead shift safety teams and programs to prevent injuries.
• Comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Supervise production activities and schedule employees for the assigned shift.
• Crew machines to cover vacations, absences, and overtime.
• Meet or exceed productivity, cost, and other performance expectations for the shift.
• Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices.
• Hire, train, direct, and mentor shift employees with diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S with safety, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
• Coordinate shift production scheduling to meet customer demand, manage overtime, minimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives and ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships and promote employee satisfaction.
• Provide direction, training, and development, as well as coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed.
• Recommend disciplinary action to the production manager.
• Work with HR to coordinate labor relations and contract negotiations, as applicable to the plant.
• Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
• Prepare or approve required shift documentation, such as production reports and time cards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed