Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

FerrellGas; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP

FSAs & HSAs

PTO and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage operations on the 6:00pm–4:30am shift, overseeing refilling, re-valving, re-qualifying, refurbishing, packaging, and storage of propane cylinders to meet distributor needs. You will lead a safety‑conscious, team‑based crew, ensure quality and efficiency, and enforce policies related to attendance, training, and performance.

A high school diploma and 2+ years' related experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Experience in Lean and Just-in-Time manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication and team-building skills; bilingual a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong time-management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operations on assigned shift to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Enforce company policies on attendance, shift start-up, and disciplinary actions.
• Train new staff and coordinate monthly safety topics and refresher trainings.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor team members.
• Maintain attendance and safety records; report performance metrics.
• Coordinate with plant management and ensure OSHA Process Safety compliance.
• Oversee staffing and use of equipment, forklifts, and waste elimination.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join a team that keeps America grilling! Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people. Blue Rhino is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our hardworking and safety-focused team. The Production Supervisor will manage production operations in a team-based environment on assigned shift to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, in the refilling, re-valving, re-qualifying, refurbishing, packaging, and storage of propane cylinders to meet the needs of the distributor network. This position typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience.

Schedule: 6:00pm - 4:30am

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Blue Rhino, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Manages direct reports and cultivates a positive departmental morale including an uncompromising culture of meeting safety, quality and production plan.
• Performs typical supervisory duties including fairly enforcing company policies on absenteeism, tardiness, and shift start-up; utilizing established disciplinary procedures to handle problems fairly and transparently; documenting, conducting, and submitting annual performance reviews; maintaining employee attendance and safety records;
• Conducts or assists with training for new employees, monthly safety topics, job specific training, annual refresher training, or any other required training; and maintains proper documentation.
• Recruits, develops, and mentors subordinates to help strengthen and improve the organization.
• Communicates daily with direct reports and plant management.
• Implements the manufacturing production process for efficient staffing of work stations; proper use of production equipment and forklifts; elimination of waste, improvement of quality, and reduction of cost; and measurement and reporting of performance production department to include corporate defined performance metrics.
• Executes production process procedures for the consistent operation and output of each production-related work center.
• Ensures all aspects of the facility, procedures, and processes comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation
• Handles day-to-day staffing needs on assigned shifts to efficiently meet production targets.
• Completes other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other safety, environmental, and governmental standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time Manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees. Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.