Production Supervisor

Batavia Container; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

American Boxboard LLC in Bedford Park, IL seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee the Production Department, plan daily production, and supervise staff. You will drive efficiency, coordinate scheduling, and maintain quality and safety across shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma exposure. Reporting to Plant Superintendent, responsibilities include audits and interdepartmental coordination.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Manufacturing (packaging environment a plus).
• 3+ years’ prior Supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong computer (MS Office) and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 7S, Six Sigma)
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills for Quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Department and labor inputs.
• Coordinate daily planning and production schedules.
• Train and supervise all non-maintenance employees and contractors.
• Communicate interdepartmentally to accomplish goals.
• Drive efficiency of equipment while maintaining high quality.
• Provide daily performance feedback, coaching and mentoring to Production Employees.
• Plan daily manpower assignments to maintain production and control labor cost.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives and ensure compliance with PPE and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field

Tools

Amtech

Quality System software

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: American Boxboard LLC - Bedford Park, IL 60638
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary
• Job Shift: 3rd
• Description: Production Supervisor

Purpose: Supervise Production Department.

Reports to: Plant Superintendent

Conditions: Work on floor to manage Production, supervise Production staff, conduct audits and resolve Quality issues.

The Production Supervisor is Responsible for:

Production Department

• Maintaining daily Production and labor inputs.
• Coordinate daily planning and production schedules.
• Training and supervising all non-maintenance employees and contractors.
• Communicating interdepartmentally to accomplish common goals.
• Driving efficiency of equipment at highest quality possible.

Employee Relations

• Supervising Production staff including performance management and evaluations.
• Cultivating positive work culture and demonstrating servant leadership.
• Provide daily performance feedback, coaching and mentoring to Production Employees.
• Review and manage disciplinary issues with Production Employees according to the Company’s progressive discipline policy.
• Plan daily manpower assignments to maintain production and control labor cost.

Delivery and Work Focus

• Regularly reviewing progress with the Plant Manager regarding goals of Executive Leadership.
• Preserving the safety and integrity of the Company.
• Leading employees toward continuous improvement in systems, equipment, and performance.

Safety and Quality

• Enforcing Safety requirements within the facility.
• Providing primary leadership to evaluate, correct and communicate quality issues.
• Overseeing Safety of all personnel, evaluating and documenting all incidents and near misses.
• Follow and support all food safety programs, policies and PPE as designated.
• Ensure machine cleaning and zone housekeeping procedures are followed throughout the plant.
• Serve and participate on the Safety Committee.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing (packaging environment a plus).
• 3+ years’ prior Supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong computer (MS Office) and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 7S, Six Sigma)
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills for Quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility in hours to accomplish required objectives.
• Understand the required compliance components for AIB, SFI and ISO.
• Competent in the use of the company’s Amtech and Quality System software and processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Management, Packaging, or related field.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)