PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Randstad USA; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits Day 1

Overtime pay

Bonuses up to 5%

Job summary

Randstad USA in Waukegan, IL is hiring two Production Supervisors for 1st and 3rd shifts to drive safe, efficient manufacturing operations. The role supervises over 25 indirect reports and partners with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering to resolve issues and improve process performance.

The position offers competitive base salary ($75,000–$85,000 per year), straight-time overtime after 44 hours, and a potential bonus up to 5% plus 401(k) match and comprehensive benefits from Day 1.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical/paint/coatings advantageous.
• Willingness to lift up to 75 lbs and work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
• Coach and review performance of team leaders (>25 indirect reports).
• Ensure quality checks and lean initiatives to reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Line Management

Schedule Adherence

Manufacturing

Operations

Managing

Production Control

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Now-Hiring, Direct-Hire. Production Supervisor (1st & 3rd Shift Available)

Chemical & Coatings Manufacturing

Location: Waukegan, IL

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 / year + Overtime

Are you a proactive manufacturing leader looking for career growth? We are hiring two Production Supervisors—one for 1st shift and one for 3rd shift to drive effective, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations at our Waukegan facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations & Safety: Drive daily production planning, enforce site safety rules to ensure zero injuries, and investigate root causes for near misses.
• Team Leadership: Coach team leaders, manage indirect reports (>25), conduct performance reviews, and build an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Quality & CI: Ensure process quality checks are completed, resolve short-term quality issues, and partner with Quality & CI teams to reduce waste and boost efficiency using Lean tools.
• Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to troubleshoot equipment and address technical issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years leading/supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment. Experience in chemical/paint/coatings manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Batch Making: Hands-on batch making experience is strongly preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Degree/Some College preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic/Intermediate MS Office, basic math comprehension for batch quantities, and familiarity with SAP.
• Physical Abilities: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, maneuver drums up to 900 lbs, operate a forklift, and navigate hot/cold environments. Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.

Compensation & Benefits (Day 1 Access!):

• Competitive base salary of $75,000 – $85,000/yr
• Straight-time overtime eligibility (after 44 hours; calculated at annual salary ÷ 2,080 hrs)
• Up to 5% annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Comprehensive Medical (HSA), Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance starting Day 1
• Time Off: 2 weeks vacation, 1 week personal days, and 11 paid holidays
• Clear opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities

• Ensures production is carried out according to production planning and ensures production priorities are being followed.
• Ensures all site safety rules are strictly followed to that no injuries occur and looks for root cause for all incidents and near misses.
• Ensures all process quality checks are being performed in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicates targets and continuously measures and communicates status against these targets.
• Monitors the technical state of installations and take appropriate actions to resolve issues together with Maintenance and Engineering department.
• Resolves short term quality issues together with Quality department, initiate structural problem solving of quality issues.
• Works with CI and Shift Supervisors to implement (lean) tools to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce waste.
• Inputs on CI/ ALPS projects and takes action to support (new) management initiatives.
• Coaches Team Leaders for performing their roles, amongst others to lead daily effective team meetings and ensure daily situational problem solving.
• Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Line Management
• Schedule Adherence
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Managing
• Production Control
• ENTERPRISE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Coaching

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School