Production Supervisor

VIM Recyclers; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VIM Recyclers is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities, assign work, and monitor safety and quality. The role coordinates with other leaders to address staffing and equipment needs and to drive continuous improvement.

Strong English/Spanish communication, Excel proficiency, and prior supervisory experience are preferred to maintain a professional, safe, and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass required background checks and drug screening.
• 2–4 years of experience in production, warehouse, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Assign work and communicate priorities for baling, sorting, and processing.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate staffing, equipment, and operational concerns.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and completion throughout the shift.
• Resolve routine production issues and escalate significant concerns.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and approved process changes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

The Production Supervisor leads daily production activities for an assigned area or shift. This role assigns work, sets priorities, monitors workflow, and ensures employees follow safety, quality, and operating procedures. The supervisor coordinates with the other operational leaders to address staffing, equipment, and production issues and improve operational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Operations

• Direct daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Assign work and communicate priorities for baling, sorting, and processing.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate staffing, equipment, and operational concerns.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and completion throughout the shift.
• Resolve routine production issues and **escalate** significant or recurring concerns.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and approved process changes.

Employee Supervision and Development

• Supervise, coach, and support production employees.
• Lead shift meetings covering expectations, priorities, safety, and operational updates.
• Monitor performance, attendance, policy compliance, and productivity.
• Address routine employee issues and **escalate** significant concerns to Management.
• Coordinate time-off requests according to established procedures.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment.
• Support new-hire onboarding and training.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce company HR, safety, and operational policies.
• Inspect production areas, equipment, and work practices.
• Participate in required safety meetings and audits.
• Complete or assist with property-damage, near-miss, and incident reports.
• Reinforce safe work practices and proper equipment operation.
• Correct unsafe conditions or behaviors and promptly **escalate** significant concerns.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Monitor production equipment and report safety or production-impacting maintenance needs.
• Ensure employees receive and follow equipment operating instructions.
• Communicate significant equipment issues to the management and appropriate support teams.

Production Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Track shift productivity, issues, and results and provide accurate updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Recommend practical improvements and support approved changes.
• Encourage employees to identify operational issues and improvement opportunities.

Communication and Coordination

• Maintain timely communication with employees, supervisors, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with the Management and other supervisors to ensure consistent execution across shifts.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, safety, production, and employee issues promptly.
• Promote teamwork and coordination across departments and shifts.

General Responsibilities

• Prioritize work and manage time and resources effectively.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions within assigned authority.
• Support organizational changes and new processes constructively.
• Protect confidential company, employee, and business information.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Two to four years of experience in production, warehouse, manufacturing, or related operations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Prior supervisory, team-lead, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and standard computer applications.
• Knowledge of common production, warehouse, safety, and operational practices.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable for performance and safety.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Work Environment

• The warehouse setting is exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
• Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.