Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Lacon, IL

We are seeking a hands‑on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team. You will manage a team of 3-6 operators and technicians. Your primary focus will be ensuring safety, maintaining quality standards, and meeting daily production targets. This is a working Supervisor role at $28-$30/hr + 7.5% shift differential and is eligible for overtime pay.

• 2nd shift: 3pm-1am. Currently running 5 days a week but it does flex between 4 and 5 day work weeks. The Supervisor should report 15 minutes early, leave 15 minutes late. Training period of 8-12 weeks on first shift.

• Team Leadership:
  Manage, train, and mentor less than 20 shift employees.
• Daily Operations:
  Oversee daily extrusion line setups, operations, and teardowns.
• Safety Enforcement:
  Maintain strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Quality Control:
  Monitor product dimensions and visuals to minimize scrap rates.
• Troubleshooting:
  Assist technicians with mechanical and process issues on extrusion machinery.
• Performance Tracking:
  Complete shift logs, production reports, and attendance tracking.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflow efficiency.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Background in plastics manufacturing or similar industries such as metal, lumber, automotive, or aerospace.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong mechanical aptitude
• Leadership:
  Proven track record of managing and motivating small teams (under 20 people).
• Communication:
  Clear verbal and written communication skills for cross‑shift handoffs.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required; technical or post‑secondary degree is a plus.
• Competitive salary with a 2nd shift differential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.