Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position: Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Location: Champaign, IL

Job : 324

# of Openings: 1

The Production Supervisor – 1st Shift is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. This position supervises production employees, coordinates workflow, and ensures production goals are achieved efficiently and safely.

As a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and communication skills while serving as a liaison between employees and management.

• Lead and supervise production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production schedules.
• Monitor production processes and address issues impacting quality, efficiency, or delivery.
• Enforce company safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on work procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Address employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
• Ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available to support production requirements.
• Complete performance reviews, disciplinary documentation, attendance tracking, timecard approvals, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintain production, labor, and operational records and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass required screenings.

• Conversational Spanish.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to operate or work around manufacturing equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and typical manufacturing conditions.
• Frequent communication using radios and other communication devices.

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: 1st Shift
Monday - Friday
Overtime as required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.