Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD

LTD

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Litania Sports Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead daily manufacturing operations while promoting safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and communication skills, and act as a liaison between shop floor employees and management.

This role reports to the manufacturing leadership team and requires hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced environment with focus on

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing and communicating in English.
• Experience with production scheduling and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production schedules.
• Monitor production processes and address issues impacting quality, efficiency, or delivery.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on procedures, equipment operation, and safety.
• Maintain production records and prepare reports.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Production scheduling

Workplace safety

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 324

# of Openings: 1

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

The Production Supervisor – 1st Shift is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. This position supervises production employees, coordinates workflow, and ensures production goals are achieved efficiently and safely.

As a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and communication skills while serving as a liaison between employees and management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production schedules.
• Monitor production processes and address issues impacting quality, efficiency, or delivery.
• Enforce company safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on work procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Address employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.
• Ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available to support production requirements.
• Complete performance reviews, disciplinary documentation, attendance tracking, timecard approvals, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintain production, labor, and operational records and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass required screenings.

Preferred

• Conversational Spanish.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to operate or work around manufacturing equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and typical manufacturing conditions.
• Frequent communication using radios and other communication devices.

Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: 1st Shift
Monday - Friday
Overtime as required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.