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Production Supervisor

Jobot

Rockford, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Injection Molding, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, OSHA, Onboarding, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Plastics Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Startup, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Rockford, IL
POSTED
Today
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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a growing, industry-leading manufacturer of packaging serving many of the nation's top consumer products and food brands. We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead hourly production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring production schedules are met. If you're a strong leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?
  • Join a financially stable and growing manufacturing organization serving nationally recognized consumer brands.
  • Modern manufacturing environment focused on safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Strong culture centered around employee development and leadership growth.
  • Opportunities for career advancement through structured leadership development.
  • Collaborative team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
  • Company committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and investing in its people.


Job Details

Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating production operations on an assigned shift to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacture of high-quality products. This individual will supervise production personnel, monitor key performance metrics, promote continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Supervise, coach, and develop production employees on assigned shift.
  • Ensure all safety policies, OSHA requirements, and plant procedures are followed.
  • Drive production to achieve daily throughput, quality, scrap, and efficiency goals.
  • Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing to meet customer demand.
  • Lead shift startup meetings and communicate daily production priorities.
  • Partner with Maintenance to coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment changeovers.
  • Ensure production equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with GMP, customer specifications, and internal quality systems.
  • Investigate quality issues and production downtime using root cause analysis.
  • Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and labor tracking.
  • Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate hourly team members.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production environment.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning to ensure smooth plant operations.

Qualifications Required
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading hourly production employees.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety practices.
  • Experience with production scheduling and performance metrics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights or weekends when required.

Preferred
  • Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow molding, injection molding, packaging, food manufacturing, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Experience with KPI reporting including:

o OEE
o Scrap reduction
o Downtime analysis
o Labor efficiency
o Safety metrics

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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