Evening Production Leader: Coach & Optimize

Paycom; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance package

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Financial wellness program

Leadership training

Career advancement

Job summary

Morton Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled manufacturing team on the shop floor, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork as the standard every day. You’ll supervise the shift, coach employees, assign work, and drive performance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and prior manufacturing supervision experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Morton Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled manufacturing team on the shop floor, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork as the standard every day. You’ll supervise the shift, coach employees, assign work, and drive performance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and prior manufacturing supervision experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.