Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Jimmy Jazz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is a leading packaging manufacturer seeking a Production Supervisor to guide staff and oversee shift operations. You will ensure the production schedule meets costs, safety, and quality standards while directing resources to achieve targets.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong communication, and familiarity with manufacturing systems (SAP). The role emphasizes continuous improvement and staff development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred in business or technical field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred but not required.
• 2+ years' experience in folding carton or corrugated packaging preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of staff.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems; SAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule and allocate resources.
• Schedule and assign work, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Control direct labor and material costs to budget.
• Monitor progress to meet production goals and address issues.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment availability.
• Lead shift transitions and staff coordination.
• Participate in staff recruitment and selection.
• Provide ongoing training and development on the shift.
• Foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and discipline as needed.
• Resolve work and interpersonal conflicts; motivate staff to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (verbal/written)

Prioritization & multitasking

Spanish (bilingual) a plus

Education

Associate's degree in business or technical discipline

Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Tools

SAP

KRONOS

Job description

• Job Category Production Salary, Paper & Pulp
• Employee Type Exempt FT

Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing management, guidance, and direction to production staff while overseeing all operations that occur during the assigned shift. The production supervisor ensures production schedule is achieved at expected costs, while meeting standards for safety and quality.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule
• Identifies and secures necessary resources (people, materials, etc.)
• Schedules and assigns work to staff, managing and adjusting priorities
• Manage direct labor, materials, and other related costs to budget
• Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed
• Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shifts
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff as needed
• Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift
• Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff
• Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performance through multiple means; provides coaching, counseling or progressive discipline as needed
• Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed
• Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results

E nsure Compliant Operations

• Ensures a safe work environment by operating within and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines
• Maintains quality production by operating within and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeks to identify & recommend ways to streamline processes, reduce waste or enhance production

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift
• Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintained in KRONOS
• Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift
• Sends out required shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift
• Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Required Skills and Education:

• Associates degree in a business, or technical discipline preferred
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required
• 2 + years’ experience in folding carton, corrugated, printed packaging strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume, fast paced work environment with a biased towards action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all employees through senior leadership level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and best practices; familiarization with SAP,
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company wasfounded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world.Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position