Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you're searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve's position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Location: Addison, IL 60101
Schedule: 2nd Shift | Approximately 2:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Reports To: Operations Manager
About Opportunity
Flowserve is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd growing Shift manufacturing operation in Hastings, Nebraska. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys developing employees, and is comfortable making decisions independently while driving safety, quality, and operational performance.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading daily operations, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and helping build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
What You'll Do
Lead all 2nd shift manufacturing operations and production activities.
Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Drive production performance, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, utilization, scrap, and rework.
Coach, mentor, and develop production employees.
Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and safety meetings.
Support staffing, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives.
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Maintain accountability for shift performance and facility operations.
Serve as the primary leadership presence on 2nd shift.
Step in and assist employees when business needs require a hands-on leadership approach.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of safety, production, and continuous improvement principles.
Experience managing KPIs and operational performance metrics.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead independently and make sound decisions.
Flexibility to support business needs and changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools such as:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
6S
SMED
FMEA
Continuous Improvement methodologies
Understanding of CNC machining environments.
Experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, pumps, valves, aerospace, or similar industries.
Familiarity with ISO quality systems.
Ability to speak Polish or Ukrainian is a plus.
Leadership Traits for Success
We're looking for someone who is:
Trustworthy and accountable
Self-motivated
Adaptable and open to change
Comfortable leading diverse teams
Resilient under pressure
A strong communicator
A hands-on servant leader willing to support the team when needed
Work Environment
This position supports a growing 2nd shift operation and will oversee a team of approximately 5-20 employees. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment where production priorities and staffing needs may shift.
Schedule Expectations
Typical schedule begins around 2:45 PM and ends around 12:00 AM
Minimum 9-hour workday
Occasional shifts up to 10 hours may be required based on production demands
Flexibility is important as the operation continues to grow
Why Flowserve?
Flowserve is a global leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and employee development. We offer a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and build long-term careers.
If you're a motivated manufacturing leader looking to take ownership of a growing operation and develop the next generation of talent, we'd like to speak with you.
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.
Req ID : R-20785
Job Family Group : Operations
Job Family : OP Manufacturing Leadership
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
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| Location | Addison, IL |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
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