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Aerotek lists this Production Supervisor opportunity in tinley park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
1st Shift Production SupervisorThe ideal candidate will be responsible for leading production personnel, maintaining product quality standards, ensuring workplace safety, and driving operational efficiency. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively manage workflow, troubleshoot production issues, and foster a productive team environment.Supervise daily production activities to ensure output meets quality and formula specifications.Assign responsibilities, coordinate workflow, and prepare employee schedules.Communicate daily and weekly production goals to team members.Coach, train, and develop production employees.Troubleshoot production and equipment-related issues.Monitor production output and ensure compliance with established specifications.Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.Ensure safe operation and proper use of equipment.Support overall plant performance and assist with additional duties as needed.Essential SkillsProduction supervisionTroubleshootingReportingChange planningManufacturing industry experienceProcess improvementContinuous improvementSafety enforcementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum 3 years of manufacturing experience requiredAt least 1 year of supervisory experience requiredChemical production industry experience preferredBilingual English/Spanish preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentJoin a stable organization with opportunities for professional growth and advancement, where you can lead a growing production team and have a direct impact on operational success and continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values safety, accountability, and employee development.This hands-on leadership role is situated within a chemical manufacturing environment, requiring active presence on the production floor overseeing daily operations and employee performance. The team atmosphere is collaborative, focused on achieving production goals and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams. The environment emphasizes a safety-first culture with compliance, proper equipment use, and employee well-being. Expect exposure to manufacturing equipment, machinery, industrial materials, noise, and varying plant temperatures consistent with a production setting.This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tinley Park, IL.The pay range for this position is $ - $ /hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)This is a fully onsite position in Tinley Park,IL.This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.
Worksite address
tinley park, IL, 60477, US
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