2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Venteon; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Normal, IL to lead a diverse manufacturing team in a fast-paced automotive environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating material build schedules and communicating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive settings, with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate material build schedules for team members while maintaining safe work practices.
• Assure strict compliance with all quality standards, maintaining a current and complete acquaintance with quality requirements.
• Maintain an orderly flow of product throughout the assembly process.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with fellow team members.
• Analyze production processes to identify and implement improvements contributing to quality and plant profitability.
• Record changes and specific problems in the process in a daily logbook; notify the Team Leader of deviations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automotive manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to fill an opening with a company located in Normal, IL.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Direct hire, full-time position on 2nd shift.

Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing company.

Lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Play a key role in maintaining quality standards and driving process improvements.

No travel required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Coordinate and facilitate material build schedules for team members while maintaining safe work practices.
• Assure strict compliance with all quality standards, maintaining a current and complete acquaintance with quality requirements.
• Maintain an orderly flow of product throughout the assembly process.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with fellow team members.
• Analyze production processes to identify and implement improvements contributing to quality and plant profitability.
• Record changes and specific problems in the process in a daily logbook; notify the Team Leader of any deviations from established methods or procedures.
• Provide recognition and positive reinforcement to team members to further develop each member of the team.
• Investigate and resolve problems among team members, including interpersonal, conflict, and performance issues.
• Ensure team member safety through safe working conditions, safe work habits, and a clean environment; conduct root cause analysis on all recordables and near misses.
• Lead investigation and problem-solving initiatives to reduce internal defects, customer concerns, and customer returns.
• Review customer feedback reports and offer improvement feedback to team members.
• Communicate daily with the Customer Liaison to ensure customer satisfaction and take immediate corrective action on concerns.
• Participate in poke yoke designs, supplier issue resolution, current product improvement, new product development meetings, and returned parts investigations.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

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