Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

Acloché LLC; Lacon (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Acloché LLC in Lacon, IL is seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a small manufacturing team of 3–6 operators and technicians. You will emphasize safety, quality, and hitting daily production targets.

This role oversees extrusion line setups, operations, and teardown, enforces OSHA rules, and drives continuous improvement with lean practices. Training during ramp-up is expected as part of starting on the 2nd shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Cross-shift communication

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or post-secondary degree (a plus)

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 2nd shift differential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.