Production Supervisor

H.B. Fuller Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentives

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Northbrook, IL for an on-site role on 1st or 2nd shift. The position involves updating daily production schedules, overseeing startup/shutdown, and enforcing safety, quality, and 5S standards.

You will lead and coach production staff, monitor equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading, training, or directing production employees.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and safety procedures; basic computer skills.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Update and execute daily production schedules.
• Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and daily operations.
• Enforce safety, quality, 5S, and operational procedures.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate production employees.
• Monitor equipment performance and production efficiency.
• Support machine setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and changeovers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and FIFO material practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, shipping, receiving, and management teams to resolve issues and implement continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Team training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (technical/manufacturing)

Tools

Blueprint reading

Forklift certification

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory control

Job description

Production Supervisor Northbrook, IL / On-Site 1st Shift: 6:30a- 3:00p 2nd Shift: 2:50p- 11:20p Rate of Pay: $28.46/hr

Primary Responsibilities

• Update and execute daily production schedules.
• Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and daily operations.
• Enforce safety, quality, 5S, and operational procedures.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate production employees.
• Monitor equipment performance and production efficiency.
• Support machine setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and changeovers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and FIFO material practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, shipping, receiving, and management teams to resolve issues and implement continuous improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, production, or operations supervisory experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing production employees.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation; proficiency with basic computer applications.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in a technical, manufacturing, or business-related field.
• Experience with electromechanical equipment, machine setup, troubleshooting, and blueprint reading.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, inventory control, and quality inspection tools.

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $28.46.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

Recruiter Statement

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.