Supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Production Manager

Job Details

Location:

Morton North – Morton, IL 61550

Salary: $65,000.00 – $98,000.00 per year

Position Type:
Full‑Time

• Leading, coaching, and supporting production employees throughout the shift.
• Communicating work assignments, production priorities, and expectations through both written and verbal instruction.
• Reviewing production schedules and estimating labor requirements to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and job orders while helping your team understand the work ahead.
• Assigning work, adjusting priorities, and keeping production moving efficiently.
• Inspecting products throughout production to verify quality standards and directing machine setup or adjustments when necessary.
• Enforcing company policies, procedures, and safety expectations while creating a culture where people look out for one another.
• Identifying opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, workflow, and product quality.
• Helping employees solve day‑to‑day production challenges and removing obstacles that impact performance.
• Recommending improvements to equipment usage, working conditions, and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency.
• Motivating employees to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Maintaining accurate production records, labor records, and material requirements.
• Coordinating with other supervisors and departments to keep work flowing throughout the facility.
• Training, developing, evaluating, and recognizing employees while helping them continue to grow.
• Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts professionally, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Jumping in to perform production work whenever the team needs an extra set of hands.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• This position directly supervises employees performing skilled manufacturing work.
• Responsibilities include planning work, assigning responsibilities, training employees, evaluating performance, recognizing achievement, addressing performance concerns, resolving employee issues, and supporting the continued development of your team in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and production documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand manufacturing processes.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable attendance and a professional, team‑first attitude.

• Standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Using your hands to handle materials and equipment.
• Reaching, bending, and moving throughout the production floor.
• Communicating with employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Regularly lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Competitive pay
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ramsey Smart Dollar financial wellness program
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Opportunities for advancement through internal promotion

Less than 10% travel required.

Morton Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.