Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

Job Juncture; Lacon (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Lacon, IL to lead a small team of 3–6 operators and technicians. The role focuses on safety, quality, and hitting daily production targets in a plastics or similar manufacturing setting.

The position runs 3pm–1am on the 2nd shift, with a 7.5% shift differential and overtime eligibility. Training period includes adjustment, with emphasis on teamwork, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in plastics manufacturing or similar industries (e.g., metal, lumber, automotive, aerospace).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to lead small teams.
• Clear verbal and written communication for cross-shift handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–6 shift employees.
• Oversee extrusion line setups, operations, and teardowns.
• Enforce OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Monitor product quality and scrap rates; adjust processes as needed.
• Assist technicians with mechanical and process issues on extrusion equipment.
• Maintain shift logs and production reports; track attendance.
• Implement lean manufacturing to improve workflow efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion machinery

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.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.