Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Hydro-Gear LLC; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations on-site in Sullivan, IL. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while fostering a positive team environment and employee development.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, demonstrates the ability to motivate teams, and communicates effectively across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable addressing employee concerns, resolving conflict, and supporting team development.
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt quickly, and make sound decisions in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage staffing and production demands.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production-related systems preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support operational goals.
• Experience coaching employees and driving employee engagement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production operations while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity expectations are achieved.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees while fostering accountability and a positive team environment.
• Develop strong working relationships with employees and cross-functional teams to support operational success and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and production needs while helping resolve operational challenges in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Organization

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

Are you someone who is willing to engage, listen, and lead others to drive meaningful change? If so, then the Production Supervisor position at Hydro-Gear is for you. In this position, you will lead and support daily production operations while partnering closely with employees to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement efforts. You will play a key role in fostering a positive team environment, supporting employee development, and helping move Hydro-Gear forward through strong leadership, communication, and accountability.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type

Full-Time On-site (not hybrid or remote) located in Sullivan, IL

Benefits

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Core Responsibilities Of Our Production Supervisor

• Lead and support daily production operations while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity expectations are achieved.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees while fostering accountability and a positive team environment.
• Develop strong working relationships with employees and cross-functional teams to support operational success and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and production needs while helping resolve operational challenges in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable in a fast-paced production setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable addressing employee concerns, resolving conflict, and supporting team development
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt quickly, and make sound decisions in a production environment
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage staffing and production demands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production-related systems preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support operational goals
• Experience coaching employees and driving employee engagement initiatives preferred