Production Supervisor in Woodridge, Illinois at Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc

Summary:
Responsible for the daily management and direction of production shift operations, with a strong emphasis on filling processes. This role ensures the consistent achievement of key operational objectives—Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale—while maintaining high standards for product quality and workplace safety in a plastic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and sustain the Daily Management System for the assigned shift through hands-on coaching and mentoring of all plant personnel.
• Plan and adjust shift crewing to align with business priorities in Safety, Quality, Cost, Morale, and Customer Service.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, Best Practices, Zero-Effort Changeovers (ZEC), Line Layout enhancements, and other Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Develop and execute training plans that enhance the technical aptitude of machine operators, especially in blow molding and filling operations, and promote cross-training among staff.
• Coordinate and schedule production activities including material verification, production planning, and crew assignments.
• Partner with other departments to ensure smooth execution of production objectives.
• Review and maintain accurate work instructions, ensuring alignment with current procedures and best practices.
• Enforce all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards across the production floor.
• Perform first-piece audits and setup checklist verifications to ensure equipment and product standards are met.
• Monitor and analyze shift performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Facilitate communication and shift handoffs with other Production Supervisors to maintain operational continuity.
• Investigate all safety and quality incidents and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of Safety and Quality SOPs specific to blow molding and filling processes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience in filling operations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production and process issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities is a must

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 1st Day of hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Paid Weekly
• Hours 6:30-3:30pm OT as needed
• Hours 2:30-3pm
• Hours 10:30pm-7am