2nd Shift Supervisor - East Peoria Plant

Paycom - ATS; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Training programs

Job summary

Morton Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled manufacturing team on the floor, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork every shift.

You will coach, assign work, review schedules, read blueprints, enforce policies, pursue continuous improvement, and develop your team through training and recognition.

Join a results-driven environment where leaders inspire others, drive outcomes, and uphold high standards of safety and collaboration daily.

Qualifications

• 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 understanding of manufacturing processes.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable attendance and a professional, team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production employees throughout the shift.
• Communicate work assignments, production priorities, and expectations through both written and verbal instruction.
• Review production schedules and estimating labor requirements to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and job orders while helping your team understand the work ahead.
• Assign work, adjusting priorities, and keeping production moving efficiently.
• Inspecting products to verify quality standards and directing machine setup or adjustments as necessary.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety expectations while creating a culture of teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, workflow, and product quality.
• Help employees solve day-to-day production challenges and remove obstacles that impact performance.
• Recommend improvements to equipment usage, working conditions, and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency.
• Motivate employees to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Maintain accurate production records, labor records, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to keep work flowing.
• Train, develop, evaluate, and recognize employees while helping them grow.
• Address employee concerns, resolving conflicts professionally, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Jump in to perform production work when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Quality & safety

Training & development

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MORTON INDUSTRIESProduction SupervisorDepartment:Manufacturing ManagementReports To:Production ManagerFLSA Status:NonexemptPosition Type:Full-TimeAnybody Can Be a Boss. We’re Looking for a Leader.The best Production Supervisors don’t stand on the sidelines.They’re on the floor—coaching, solving problems, removing roadblocks, and helping their team succeed.At Morton Industries, leadership isn’t about a title. It’s about earning respect, building great teams, and delivering results the right way.The Morton WayAt Morton Industries, our values aren’t just words on a wall—they’re how we work every day.Integrity in ActionWe do the right thing, even when no one is looking.Focused on Team SuccessWe believe the best results come from people working together and serving one another.Driven to DeliverWe keep our commitments and take pride in delivering exceptional work.Consistent ProgressWe look for opportunities to improve our people, our processes, and ourselves.Professional AuthenticityWe bring our best every day while staying true to who we are.What You’ll Actually Be DoingAs a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of skilled manufacturing employees while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork remain the standard every day.You’ll be responsible for:• 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.Who Thrives HereAt Morton, we hire for character just as much as experience.The leaders who thrive here are:HungryYou set high expectations for yourself and your team. You take ownership, work hard, and are always looking for ways to improve.HumbleYou know leadership isn’t about having all the answers. You listen, coach, earn trust, and serve your team.SmartYou communicate clearly, stay organized, solve problems, and know how to bring people together to accomplish a common goal.We don’t expect perfection.We expect leaders who care about people and take pride in helping them succeed.What You’ll Bring• 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.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis 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.Work EnvironmentThis is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role.You’ll regularly work around moving machinery, industrial equipment, dirty or oily conditions, and a loud manufacturing environment. Occasionally, you’ll be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and industrial chemicals while following all required safety procedures.Physical RequirementsThis position requires regularly:• 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.You must also be able to:• 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.What You GetWe believe great leaders deserve a company that’s invested in their success.Morton Industries offers:• 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 SmartDollar financial wellness program• Leadership development and ongoing training• Opportunities for advancement through internal promotionWe’ve built our business by growing our people—not hiring around them.Not Sure If You’re Qualified?Leadership isn’t measured by how many people report to you.It’s measured by how many people trust you.If you’ve led teams, solved problems, and genuinely enjoy helping people succeed, we’d like to hear from you.We hire for character. We develop leaders.Join the Morton TeamAt Morton Industries, Production Supervisors don’t just keep production moving.They build teams. They develop future leaders. They create a workplace where people are challenged, supported, and proud of what they accomplish together.If you’re ready to lead with integrity, accountability, and purpose, we’d love to meet you.Apply today and help build what’s next at Morton Industries.Additional InformationPosition Type: Full-TimeTravel: Less than 10%.Attendance: Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.Safety: All employees are expected to practice safe work habits and follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.Equal Opportunity EmployerMorton 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.