Day-Shift Production Supervisor — OT Eligible

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Employee ownership

Paid leave

Job summary

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation in Blue Island, IL seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and support safe, efficient plant performance. You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure materials flow to meet production goals.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication, organizational skills, and forklift certification. Overtime and weekend work may be required, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience supervising or leading employees in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• At least two years of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, production schedules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Basic arithmetic and algebra skills.
• Strong organization, problem‑solving, mechanical aptitude, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet the physical and scheduling requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote safe work practices. Identify hazards, stop unsafe work when necessary, and promptly report or help resolve safety, environmental, and quality concerns.
• Use required personal protective equipment and ensure assigned employees follow company safety rules, procedures, and training requirements.
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation and publication of weekly production and staffing schedules.
• Review daily and weekly production goals, assign work, communicate priorities, and adjust staffing or workflow as operating needs change.
• Provide visible, hands‑on supervision of production lines and work areas throughout the shift.
• Monitor production performance and address barriers affecting safety, quality, productivity, or efficiency.
• Coordinate the availability and delivery of raw materials, bulk materials, supplies, and other items needed to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate and participate in periodic cycle counts and inventories of finished goods, raw materials, and other plant inventory.
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards and follow up on identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate employee meal and rest periods in accordance with applicable law, company policy, and production requirements.
• Identify and document performance, attendance, conduct, and safety concerns; provide timely coaching; and coordinate corrective action with the Production Manager and Human Resources, consistent with company policy.
• Participate in production tasks and operate equipment as needed to support production goals.
• Serve as backup to the Production Manager when assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Postsecondary education or technical certification

Tools

Forklift operation

PoweredIndustrialTruck certification

Job description

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation in Blue Island, IL seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and support safe, efficient plant performance. You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure materials flow to meet production goals.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication, organizational skills, and forklift certification. Overtime and weekend work may be required, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.