3rd Shift Production Supervisor - Paints & Safety Leader

AkzoNobel, Inc; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company %

Annual bonus up to 5%

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Short & Long term disability

Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL is seeking a dedicated production supervisor for the 10:00 PM–6:30 AM shift Sunday through Thursday. You will oversee production planning, monitor safety, and ensure quality checks are performed, guiding a team to meet targets and maintain efficient operations.

The role emphasizes coaching team leaders, applying lean tools, and collaborating with maintenance, engineering and quality departments.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in paint manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production follows planning and priorities.
• Enforce safety rules and investigate incidents.
• Ensure quality checks are performed per procedures.
• Allocate man hours and monitor targets.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues.
• Lead daily team meetings and problem-solving sessions.
• Support CI and lean initiatives and suggest improvements.
• Comply with HSE and PSRA policies.

Skills

Clear communication

Assertiveness

Coaching

Active listening

Motivation/Team leadership

Technical skills

Paint manufacturing

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Trainer

Problem solving

Code of conduct

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL is seeking a dedicated production supervisor for the 10:00 PM–6:30 AM shift Sunday through Thursday. You will oversee production planning, monitor safety, and ensure quality checks are performed, guiding a team to meet targets and maintain efficient operations.

The role emphasizes coaching team leaders, applying lean tools, and collaborating with maintenance, engineering and quality departments.