2nd Shift Production Supervisor

IFCO SYSTEMS US, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Annual bonus potential

Merit increases

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

IFCO Systems US, LLC is seeking a manufacturing shift supervisor in Illinois to lead a high-volume team. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibility for enforcing policies, training staff, and meeting production targets.

You will document processes and manage inventory while upholding IFCO standards. Qualifications include 3+ years in line supervision and leadership in manufacturing; weekend duties may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a line supervisor.
• Leadership/supervisory role in a high-volume production operation.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with 25+ employees preferred.
• Available to work Monday–Friday, with weekend duties during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations with a focus on personnel safety, product quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Enforce facility safety policies and maintain the highest operational safety standards.
• Utilize current and future quality control processes to ensure products meet or exceed IFCO Systems’ quality standards.
• Document processes: shift summaries, wash sheets, recollection wash processes, quality paperwork, and cleaning paperwork.
• Ensure all PPE is worn per IFCO Standards and AIB standards are upheld.
• Provide personnel training and enforce all operational functions within the facility.
• Meet or exceed production goals set by senior management.
• Follow best practices and SOPs for shift/machine operation to maintain high productivity.
• Support future duties/projects as assigned by management.
• Manage shift employees according to IFCO policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Line supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Planning & organization

Job description

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products. Our goal is to make the food supply cycle more sustainable by improving food transport safety, reducing waste, and extending product lifespan. The future is circular.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations with a focus on personnel safety, product quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Enforce facility safety policies and maintain the highest operational safety standards.
• Utilize current and future quality control processes to ensure products meet or exceed IFCO Systems’ quality standards.
• Document processes: shift summaries, wash sheets, recollection wash processes, quality paperwork, and cleaning paperwork.
• Ensure all PPE is worn per IFCO Standards and AIB standards are upheld.
• Provide personnel training and enforce all operational functions within the facility.
• Meet or exceed production goals set by senior management.
• Follow best practices and SOPs for shift/machine operation to maintain high productivity.
• Support future duties/projects as assigned by management.
• Manage shift employees according to IFCO policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a line supervisor.
• Previous leadership and supervisory position within a high‑volume production operation.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with 25+ employees strongly preferred.
• Available to work Monday through Friday, with weekend duties during busy periods.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with management and subordinates.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to diffuse personnel issues and take appropriate actions while minimizing disruption.
• Effective team‑player with proven success in handling multiple priorities.
• Proven planning and organizational skills in high‑volume operations.

Benefits

IFCO offers a competitive benefits package that includes new‑hire medical/dental/vision benefits starting on the first of the month after hire, 401(k) match with immediate vesting, annual bonus potential, and merit increases.

We foster a team environment with leadership growth opportunities.

EEO Statement

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.