Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Giesecke+Devrient; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 72,989 - 80,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking a Production Supervisor for their facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This role involves overseeing daily production operations, leading a team, and ensuring that quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting and must possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $72,989 to $80,455, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and workflow management.
• Proficiency with production systems and basic MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet schedules.
• Optimize workflow and manage labor efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean environment.
• Coach production staff and assist in evaluations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Production processes understanding

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.

At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations on the production floor to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This role leads a team of production employees, coordinates workflow, resolves issues in real time, and ensures production targets and deadlines are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production employees to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and manage labor to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety checks.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching, direction, and feedback to production staff; assist in performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment breakdowns, or delays in coordination with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production metrics, downtime, scrap, and other operational data.
• Lead start-of-shift meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations clearly to the team.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to uphold product standards and quickly address quality concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team engagement in problem-solving.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, and basic administrative tasks for team members.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5 years’ experience in manufacturing in lieu of degree
• At least three (2) years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production setting
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with production systems, ERP software, and basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.

Accountabilities

• Achieve UPH productivity targets.
• Reduce Incident Reports.
• Maintain low scrap levels.
• Achieve Service Level goals.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Workforce training and development
• General maintenance and performance of the department.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and perform other physical tasks as needed.
• Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment.

The pay range for this position is $72,989 – $80,455 and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.