Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights

Guided Search Partners (GSP)
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About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a high-volume packaging manufacturer in Chicago that produces folding carton solutions in a fast-paced plant environment. The facility includes printing, cutting, finishing, and warehousing operations, supported by recent equipment investment and a culture that values internal growth. This opening comes at an important time. After several internal changes, the night shift needs a steady, hands‑on leader who can bring structure, accountability, and consistency to the team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the floor, coaching people, and helping improve quality, waste, and overall shift performance.

• Lead night shift production for a team of about 35 employees across departments.
• Set expectations around output, quality, waste, safety, and daily execution.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow, and issue resolution during the shift.
• Coach and develop a newer team that needs consistent leadership and accountability.
• Partner with plant leadership to communicate performance and elevate key issues.
• Support quality and waste improvement efforts across the operation.
• Work closely with maintenance and other functions to address production challenges.
• Reinforce safe work practices, housekeeping, and compliance with plant standards.
• Support Safe Quality Food responsibilities, corrective actions, and audit follow‑up.

You’re a hands‑on manufacturing leader who brings consistency, accountability, and strong floor presence. You know how to coach people, solve problems, and keep a team focused on a fast‑moving environment. You’re comfortable stepping into a shift that needs direction and momentum. You communicate clearly, lead by example, and know how to build trust while raising expectations.

• Manufacturing production experience required.
• Prior plant supervisory experience preferred.
• Four‑year degree and/or direct equipment experience in folding carton required.
• Printing experience preferred.
• Quality background is a plus.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.
  
  Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage shift priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on quality and waste reduction.

This role has direct impact on employee engagement, quality performance, and waste improvement during a shift that operates with a high degree of independence. The right leader will help create stability and strengthen day‑to‑day execution. There is also growth potential here. The supervisor team is viewed as a pipeline for future management talent, making this a strong opportunity for someone who wants to step in, make an impact, and continue growing.

• Reports to the Cutting Manager.
• Leads approximately 35 direct reports.
• Works closely with plant leadership, maintenance, HR, and quality.