Production Supervisor - Night

Sterling Engineering; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Cary, IL seeks an experienced Production Supervisor – Injection Molding to lead manufacturing operations at our Cary, IL facility. This hands‑on role supervises ~15 Process Technicians per shift (≈30 across the schedule), providing troubleshooting, coaching, and driving process stability, quality, safety, and production performance.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in plastic injection molding/processing, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to Lean and 5S

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of plastic injection molding/processing experience.
• Previous Process Technician experience with plastic injection molding machines.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong hands‑on technical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate injection molding operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Lead and develop approximately 15 Process Technicians per shift.
• Schedule manpower and manage overtime based on production needs.
• Provide hands‑on technical troubleshooting and process support.
• Monitor production reports and KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Train, coach, and develop employees while addressing performance issues.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and BRC standards.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate priorities and production performance.

Skills

Injection molding

Process technician experience

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

5S & housekeeping

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Forklift certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Must have Skill Set: Injection molding experience and have been a process technician for plastic injection molding machines in the past

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor – Injection Molding to lead manufacturing operations at our Cary, IL facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supervising approximately 15 Process Technicians per shift, with approximately 30 technicians across the full schedule. Technical background is essential, as the Supervisor will provide hands‑on troubleshooting support, coach technicians, and help drive process stability, quality, safety, and production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career, with multiple facilities in the local area and opportunities for upward mobility.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate injection molding operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Lead and develop approximately 15 Process Technicians per shift.
• Schedule manpower and manage overtime based on production needs.
• Provide hands‑on technical troubleshooting and process support.
• Monitor production reports and KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Train, coach, and develop employees while addressing performance issues.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and BRC standards.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate priorities and production performance.

Qualification

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5–7+ years of plastic injection molding/processing experience.
• Previous Process Technician experience with plastic injection molding machines is required.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong hands‑on technical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to become forklift certified.