Grid Production Supervisor — 2nd Shift (Lean & Safety)

ROCKWOOL Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits from Day 1

401K match

Paid time off — holidays and parental/

Educational assistance & career growth

Wellness perks

Safety first — PPE and safety programs

Job summary

Rockfon Production in Chicago is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of up to 30 employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven manufacturing of grid products. The role reports to the Production Manager and relies on SAP alongside other systems to optimize operations.

We value Lean principles, strong communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving as we strive to meet customer demands and maintain a safe work environment at the Chicago facility.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
• Experience leading production teams, including scheduling, performance management, and coaching.
• Knowledge of production operations, workplace safety, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MES systems is an asset.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team of up to 30 employees to safely achieve production, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Schedule and coordinate production activities to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Coach, train, and evaluate team members, including scheduling, timekeeping, performance management, corrective action, and hiring support.
• Monitor production plans, performance, and downtime using SAP and other production systems to identify and implement process improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting accident investigations, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, planning, shipping, and other departments to optimize production and resolve operational issues.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices to improve productivity and product quality.
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory support, and an organized work environment.
• Support plant operations, including facility opening/closing and other operational needs as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Scheduling

Coaching

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

SAP experience

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

SAP/ERP/MES systems

Job description

Rockfon Production in Chicago is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of up to 30 employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven manufacturing of grid products. The role reports to the Production Manager and relies on SAP alongside other systems to optimize operations.

We value Lean principles, strong communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving as we strive to meet customer demands and maintain a safe work environment at the Chicago facility.