Production Supervisor

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance benefits

Competitive vacation + holiday

Retirement match + savings options

Volunteer time

Discounted products

Job summary

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in Chicago, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor on the 2nd shift to lead a high-energy manufacturing team. You will monitor output, ensure adherence to specifications, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the line.

You will collaborate with peers, coach and develop team members, manage ERP-related activities, and sustain a culture of proactive problem solving. Onsite role with travel minimal and strong pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and quality standards; experience auditing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, GMP, and 5S standards are maintained across the department.
• Direct production area personnel and provide feedback via daily discussions and reviews.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve OEE and reduce costs.
• Provide updates to the team through huddles and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Redzone reports, GEMBAs, and data collection for reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Team development

Liquid filling

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP

Redzone

Job description

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, Babyganics ® and Ecover ®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead the Charge in Creating Iconic Brands People Love!

At SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands' Southside Soapbox facility, you'll play a pivotal role in producing industry-leading products like Method and Mrs. Meyers-brands that set the standard for sustainability, innovation, and style.

As a Production Supervisor, you're not just overseeing a line-you're driving excellence. You'll partner with another Supervisor to lead a high-energy team, ensuring every product meets the highest quality standards. From monitoring output and leveraging the Redzone system to signing off on each run, you'll be the guardian of performance and precision.

Your leadership will shape a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. You'll investigate incidents, champion proactive safety measures, and make sure every protocol is followed. Beyond operations, you'll coach and develop your team, delivering feedback that inspires growth and fuels success.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving problems and making things happen. You'll tackle unexpected challenges head-on, implement corrective actions, and lead change initiatives that keep us ahead of the curve. Plus, you'll manage communications, meetings, programs, and ERP systems to keep everything running smoothly.

If you're ready to make an impact, lead with confidence, and help create products that consumers love and trust, this is your opportunity to shine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all safety, quality, GMP, and 5S standards are maintained and established procedures are always adhered to by all employees within the department.
• Manage the production area personnel, including production line leads and movers + makers. This role will provide direct feedback to these roles via daily discussions, 1-on-1's and 6-month review process.
• Collaborate with other departments to solve problems and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE and reduce costs.
• Provide updates to the team by speaking and presenting in huddles and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all Redzone reports, GEMBAs and data collection for self and direct reports.
• Participate in cross functional teams that are focused on solving problems and improving processes and procedures that drive improvements in non-negotiables or reduce costs.
• Ensure that all Finished goods for sale that are produced adhere to the quality specifications that are expected
• Complete all necessary reports and provide clear communication to all impacted departments

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelors degree and 3+ years experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• A strong understanding of safety procedures and quality standards, including enforcing policies and conducting audits.
• Experience working with SAP and/or Redzone in a manufacturing setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team
• Experience in a consumer goods liquid filling manufacturing environment
• Dedicated to building and supporting a positive safety culture

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This role is in Chicago, IL (Southside), Onsite requirement
• Business Travel 10% or less
• This role is not offering relocation assistance
• 2nd shift (1:45 PM - 10:15 PM, Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays) with expectation to be available for support and coverage across other shifts

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with careand provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.

• Subsidized health insurance benefits package
• Competitive vacation + holiday bundle
• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
• Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good
• Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)
• Access to discounted/free products

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 70,080.00 USD - 105,120.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [e-mail] . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.