Production Supervisor - Day Shift

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation in Blue Island, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a shift of production staff and ensure safe, efficient plant operations. You will coordinate staffing, materials, workflow, safety, quality, and production priorities while serving as a back-up to the Production Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, forklift experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• At least 2 years of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to read safety rules, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Able to meet physical and scheduling requirements, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote safe work practices and stop unsafe work.
• Ensure PPE use and adherence to safety rules and training.
• Coordinate weekly production and staffing schedules.
• Assign work and adjust staffing as needs change.
• Provide hands-on supervision of production lines and areas.
• Monitor performance and address barriers to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate materials and inventory for production schedules.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventories.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and address deficiencies.
• Manage meal/rest periods in compliance with law and policy.
• Document performance/safety concerns and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in production tasks and operate equipment as needed.
• Back up Production Manager when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising

Manufacturing

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Inventory software

Job description

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Operations - Indirect Full Time Blue Island, IL, Blue Island, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation | Rapid Set Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of specialty fast-setting cement and shrinkage-compensating cement products. CTS Cement is an employee-owned company and has been in business since 1975. Our steady growth is attributed to the quality of our products and the caliber of our employees. As a leader in advanced cement technology, we provide innovative products to the construction industry through continual research and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor provides hands-on, day-to-day leadership for assigned production employees and work areas. This position coordinates staffing, materials, workflow, safety, quality, housekeeping, and production priorities to support safe and efficient plant operations. The Production Supervisor also performs production work as needed and serves as backup to the Production Manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model and promote safe work practices. Identify hazards, stop unsafe work when necessary, and promptly report or help resolve safety, environmental, and quality concerns.
• Use required personal protective equipment and ensure assigned employees follow company safety rules, procedures, and training requirements.
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation and publication of weekly production and staffing schedules.
• Review daily and weekly production goals, assign work, communicate priorities, and adjust staffing or workflow as operating needs change.
• Provide visible, hands‑on supervision of production lines and work areas throughout the shift.
• Monitor production performance and address barriers affecting safety, quality, productivity, or efficiency.
• Coordinate the availability and delivery of raw materials, bulk materials, supplies, and other items needed to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate and participate in periodic cycle counts and inventories of finished goods, raw materials, and other plant inventory.
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards and follow up on identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate employee meal and rest periods in accordance with applicable law, company policy, and production requirements.
• Identify and document performance, attendance, conduct, and safety concerns; provide timely coaching; and coordinate corrective action with the Production Manager and Human Resources, consistent with company policy.
• Participate in production tasks and operate equipment as needed to support production goals.
• Serve as backup to the Production Manager when assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SCHEDULE AND OVERTIME

This position is assigned primarily to the day shift. Business and operational needs may require overtime, callouts, weekend work, temporary shift changes, and scheduled or unscheduled hours with limited notice. This position is hourly and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience supervising or leading employees in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• At least two years of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, production schedules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Basic arithmetic and algebra skills.
• Strong organization, problem‑solving, mechanical aptitude, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet the physical and scheduling requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postsecondary education, technical certification, or manufacturing‑related training.
• Previous cement, concrete, bulk‑material, laboratory, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory control, employee coaching, and performance documentation.
• Current or recent powered‑industrial‑truck certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee frequently walks on rocky, irregular, muddy, or reduced‑light surfaces and is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and may occasionally move heavier materials with assistance or appropriate material‑handling equipment. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee regularly works in an industrial manufacturing environment and may be exposed to dust, fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, heat, outdoor weather, low or artificial lighting, electrical equipment, vibration, and confined‑space areas. The noise level is generally moderate and may be loud. Required personal protective equipment may include safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, high‑visibility clothing, respiratory protection, and other equipment appropriate to the work area. Applicable safety training and participation in company safety programs are required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The anticipated starting rate is $24.00-28.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Eligible employees may participate in company‑sponsored health and welfare, retirement, employee ownership, paid leave, and other benefit programs, subject to eligibility requirements and the governing plan documents. The applicable job posting and current benefits materials provide additional details.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ACCOMMODATION

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CTS Cement provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, consistent with applicable law. Applicants or employees who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

JOB DESCRIPTION NOTICE

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and identifies the position’s essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. CTS Cement may modify duties and assignments based on operational needs, consistent with applicable law. This job description does not create a contract of employment or alter the at‑will employment relationship.