Production Supervisor

Stevens Industries, Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Industries, Inc. in Effingham, IL is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for 1st shift to lead teams and balance quality, efficiency, and safety.

You will plan production, manage inventory, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to meet daily targets and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and lean methods.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production activities to meet daily targets.
• Ensure product quality and quantity meet standards.
• Manage inventory of materials and equipment.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate production staff.
• Maintain production reports and records.
• Enforce safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Tools

MS Office

Production software

Job description

Production Supervisor

Stevens Industries is hiring a Production Supervisor for our 1st shift operations. We’re looking for someone with hands‑on experience in manufacturing and a track record of leading teams to success. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and know how to balance quality, efficiency, and people—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production activities to meet daily targets.
• Ensure product quality and quantity meet company standards.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, finished goods, and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, HR, and maintenance teams.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate production staff.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate production reports and records.

Requirements

• Experience supervising in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant production software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary

$55,000 to $60,000