Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead a manufacturing team and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met. The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting and a strong background in production operations, with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

You will manage daily activities, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining documentation and reporting for performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for team development.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the production team and shift to meet goals.
• Plan staffing, schedules, and production sequences to optimize labor.
• Monitor activities, identify issues, and develop solutions.
• Communicate objectives and ensure alignment across the team.
• Train, coach, and evaluate staff on safety and SOPs.
• Record and report daily performance, quality, and maintenance data.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Summary Of Job

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals. In addition, the individual in this role will create a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.
• Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence.
• Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment.
• Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
• Train and understand all existing and any new production equipment – create and/or review training documentation to ensure it’s up to date and accurate.
• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement.
• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.
• Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and regular maintenance duties.
• Self‑motivated with results‑driven approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice‑assisted as needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory position.
• Strong background in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $80–$100K. Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

Diversity, Inclusion, and EEO Statement

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome. We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.