Production Supervisor - Days

Pregis-3; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Production Supervisor - Days to lead a manufacturing team in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on directing daily production, maintaining safety and quality standards, and achieving productivity and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong data skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This on-site role offers opportunities to influence process improvements and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise activities of a production team and shift/department.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives; communicate to employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing supervision experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Days

Summary of Job

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals.

In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retail top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.
• Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence
• Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment
• Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
• Train and understand of all existing and any new production equipment – create and/or review training documentation to ensure it’s up to date and accurate
• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement
• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in timely manner.
• Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and regular maintenance duties.
• Self‑motivated with results‑driven approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice‑assisted as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years’ experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory position.
• Strong Background in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $80-$100K.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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