Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

H. T. PROF Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% shift differential

Overtime pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Lacon, IL is seeking a hands‑on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team. You will manage a small team and focus on safety, quality, and meeting daily production targets on the extrusion line.

The role demands 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, a background in plastics or related industries, and strong communication skills. Compensation includes $28-$30 per hour with a 7.5% shift differential and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in plastics manufacturing or similar industries such as metal, lumber, automotive, or aerospace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-shift handoffs.
• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or post-secondary degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3-6 operators and technicians.
• Oversee daily extrusion line setups, operations, and teardowns.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and maintain safety policies.
• Monitor product dimensions and visuals to minimize scrap.
• Assist technicians with mechanical and process issues on extrusion machinery.
• Complete shift logs, production reports, and attendance tracking.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflow efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Lacon, IL

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team. You will manage a team of 3-6 operators and technicians. Your primary focus will be ensuring safety, maintaining quality standards, and meeting daily production targets. This is a working Supervisor role at $28-$30/hr + 7.5% shift differential and is eligible for overtime pay.

Shift Schedule

• 2nd shift: 3pm-1am. Currently running 5 days a week but it does flex between 4 and 5 day work weeks. The Supervisor should report 15 minutes early, leave 15 minutes late. Training period of 8-12 weeks on first shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and mentor less than 20 shift employees.
• Daily Operations: Oversee daily extrusion line setups, operations, and teardowns.
• Safety Enforcement: Maintain strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Quality Control: Monitor product dimensions and visuals to minimize scrap rates.
• Troubleshooting: Assist technicians with mechanical and process issues on extrusion machinery.
• Performance Tracking: Complete shift logs, production reports, and attendance tracking.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in plastics manufacturing or similar industries such as metal, lumber, automotive, or aerospace.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing and motivating small teams (under 20 people).
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for cross‑shift handoffs.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical or post‑secondary degree is a plus.
• Competitive salary with a 2nd shift differential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.