Supervisor II, Production

Novolex•Bedford Park, IL

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. The role supervises production employees, manages staffing and performance, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with company policies, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and regulatory requirements. The position works in a manufacturing environment and supports varying production schedules as needed. The listed schedule is COP Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, GMPs, and quality systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support varying production schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production setting.
Experience with SAP or other manufacturing systems.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees.
Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, performance, and employee relations matters.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, food safety, GMP, and company standards.
Monitor production performance, equipment efficiency, and labor utilization.
Maintain accurate production, attendance, and operational records.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics to support efficient operations.
Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Investigate and resolve production, quality, and employee issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.