Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners – A Duraco Specialty Materials® Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, develop staff, and drive safe, efficient production. You will plan, schedule, and monitor activities while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with EHS and SQF systems.

The role emphasizes coaching operators, coordinating training, and managing resources to optimize yields and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related post-secondary education preferred.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing with knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate production operators to support development and performance.
• Plan, organize, assign, and monitor daily work activities to meet production objectives.
• Maintain training documentation and ensure compliance with EHS and SQF systems.
• Monitor performance metrics, adjust schedules, and manage materials to maximize efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve quality, safety, and environmental non-conformances with CAPA actions.
• Coordinate raw material flow, inventory, and equipment resources to sustain operations.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Prioritization

Inventory control

Production planning

Performance monitoring

Overtime flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Manufacturing or related field preferred

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Training

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)

Hazard Communication (HazCom)

ISO 9001 Training

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Forklift Operator Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, directing, and developing production personnel while overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the assigned department. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant production processes through effective planning, scheduling, organization, and monitoring of departmental activities. The Production Supervisor supports continuous improvement initiatives and is accountable for maintaining compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and SQF Management Systems.

Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, directing, and developing production personnel while overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the assigned department. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant production processes through effective planning, scheduling, organization, and monitoring of departmental activities. The Production Supervisor supports continuous improvement initiatives and is accountable for maintaining compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and SQF Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Consistently uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Direct, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate production operators to support employee development and performance.
• Plan, organize, assign, and monitor daily work activities to achieve production objectives.
• Coordinate and verify all operator training requirements and maintain appropriate training documentation.
• Administer disciplinary actions in partnership with the Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Production Managers.
• Foster a positive work environment through professional and respectful communication with all employees and departments.
• Provide directions regarding production schedules, raw material substitutions, staffing requirements, and operational priorities.
• Monitor production performance, including rates, yields, and quality metrics, to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Conduct production line reviews and operational audits to ensure equipment is properly configured and products meet customer specifications.
• Forecast job requirements and allocate personnel and equipment resources to optimize productivity.
• Coordinate production projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Open and close manufacturing operations as required.
• Understand, support, and comply with all requirements of the company's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management System.
• Understand, support, and comply with all SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to systems, procedures, projects, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality, safety, and environmental non-conformances, ensuring timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in supervisor meetings, safety meetings, and compliance-related activities.
• Coordinate raw material flow and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
• Review daily cycle counts and material transactions for accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain inventories of departmental supplies and recommend procurement of tools and resources necessary for efficient operations.
• Monitor and maintain production equipment by documenting preventive maintenance requirements and recommending equipment improvements.
• Ensure operators complete required preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and daily sanitation activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and initiate appropriate corrective actions, documentation, or maintenance requests.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping standards, including maintaining clear aisles and accessible emergency equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active observation, coaching, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, defect prevention, and increased productivity.
• Encourage employee participation in identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to enhance operational performance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and operational workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively manage resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in inventory control, production planning, and performance monitoring.
• Work overtime and varying schedules as required to support business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience And Training

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Training
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• ISO 9001 Training
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Forklift Operator Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training.

Travel

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The individual is occasionally required to sit. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.