- Field
- Plant and production leadership
- Location
- Lacon, IL
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $58k to $67k
About the role
You will manage a team of 3 to 6 operators and technicians. Your primary focus will be ensuring safety, maintaining quality standards, and meeting daily production targets. Currently running 5 days a week but it does flex between 4 and 5 day work weeks. The Supervisor should report 15 minutes early, leave 15 minutes late. Training period of 8 to 12 weeks on first shift.
What you would own
- Manage, train, and mentor less than 20 shift employees.
- Oversee daily extrusion line setups, operations, and teardowns.
- Maintain strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Monitor product dimensions and visuals to minimize scrap rates.
- Assist technicians with mechanical and process issues on extrusion machinery.
- Complete shift logs, production reports, and attendance tracking.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflow efficiency.
What they are looking for
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background in plastics manufacturing or similar industries such as metal, lumber, automotive, or aerospace.
- Proven track record of managing and motivating small teams (under 20 people).
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for cross-shift handoffs.
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical or post-secondary degree is a plus.
What they offer
- Competitive salary with a 2nd shift differential.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.