Production Supervisor

Amcor Limited; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 71,400 - 89,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor LLC located in Itasca, IL seeks a Night Shift Supervisor to oversee plant production activities, ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards. The role entails supervising employees, directing materials handling, and continuously improving production quality.

The ideal candidate possesses a college degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of three years in a supervisory role, and excellent communication and leadership skills. Competitive salary ranges from $71,400 to $89,300, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory position in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and mentor employees.
• Experience supervising more than ten (10) employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hourly employees performing various production operations.
• Directs manufacturing and material handling activities for the plant during the shift.
• Conducts on-the-job training of employees.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office Suites

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Night Shift: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM in Itasca, IL. The supervisor will oversee plant production activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, production schedules, and customer requirements while maintaining optimal production and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hourly employees performing various production operations and administers plant policies and procedures that pertain to direct reports.
• Directs manufacturing and material handling activities for the plant during the shift.
• Conducts on‑the‑job training of employees.
• Instructs new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Promotes and enforces safety rules and policies.
• Adheres to company safety standards as they relate to daily operations.
• Manages employee work schedules, optimizing the use of manpower, machinery, and materials to eliminate unfavorable labor variances.
• Schedules and controls overtime in conjunction with plant production needs.
• Maintains quality standards to meet customer and internal specifications.
• Pursues continuous improvement in quality performance through training, communication, effective leadership, and follow‑up with all shift members.
• Drives an injury‑free culture and promotes continuous improvement awareness.
• Ensures safe working conditions by taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts.
• Ensures incident reports and corrective actions are completed accurately and timely.
• Implements approved safety recommendations and maintains compliance with standards such as lockout/tag‑out and hearing conservation.
• Evaluates employees based on performance guidelines.
• Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release.
• Observes production operations to ascertain compliance with safety, quality, production standards, work rules, and efficient equipment operation, reporting findings verbally or in writing.
• Utilizes problem‑solving skills to eliminate deviations.
• Handles employee concerns, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the Employee Handbook and company policy.
• Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.
• Assists in reviewing labor and manufacturing costs related to production.
• Pursues and recommends methods to reduce these costs.
• Coordinates implementation of approved process or procedure changes and follows up to ensure understanding and proper implementation.
• Keeps current on technical developments and changes to instruct and train employees.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• College degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory position in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience supervising more than ten (10) employees.
• Experience with shop floor reporting systems and MS Office Suites; SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated “Lead by Example” work manner.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and mentor employees.

Compensation

Starting salary for this position is expected to be between $71,400 and $89,300. Base pay may vary within the full salary range of $71,400 to $107,200 depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, and includes medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 9 days per year, with possible increases by location
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EE‑Verify

Amcor participates in the E‑Verify program. We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a medical condition or disability, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.