3rd Shift Production Supervisor Paying 75K-95K

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Production Supervisor Job Description As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee daily extrusion operations, including startup, changeovers, and shutdown procedures. Your role is pivotal in executing production schedules to meet customer demand and ensure timely delivery. You will monitor extrusion lines for efficiency and coordinate with scheduling, maintenance, and quality departments to maintain optimal production flow. Responsibilities Supervise daily extrusion operations including startup, changeovers, and shutdown procedures. Ensure production schedules are executed to meet customer demand and on-time delivery. Monitor extrusion lines for efficiency, throughput, and downtime. Coordinate with scheduling, maintenance, and quality departments to maintain optimal production flow. Troubleshoot production issues including process instability, material problems, or equipment performance. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and scrap reduction. Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards. Train, coach, and develop employees to improve skill levels and performance. Conduct shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety topics, and operational updates. Conduct annual performance reviews, attendance management, and disciplinary actions as needed. Ensure proper documentation of quality checks and production data. Maintain compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards. Essential Skills 3-5 years of production supervisor experience 2-3 years of production scheduling and coordination Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent time management and prioritization abilities Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in plastics (injection or extrusion preferred) Bi-lingual capabilities Experience with manufacturing ERP or production tracking systems Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles Why Work Here? We offer good benefits and the opportunity for direct placement within a larger corporation, having recently expanded to serve significant clients. Our work culture promotes continuous improvement and professional development. If you're interested in this position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Plaines, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

• Medical insurance options, including a PPO and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health and advocacy resources
• 401(k) plan with employer matching: 50% match up to 6% of compensation (max 3%)
• Additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution from Siffron (fully vested immediately, regardless of employee contribution)
• Pre tax and Roth 401(k) options available
• Accrued vacation time that increases with tenure
• 40 hours of paid personal time annually (after eligibility)
• 10 paid holidays per year for full time employees
• Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours for birth/adoption situations)
• Paid bereavement leave (1-10 days depending on relationship)
• Paid jury duty leave (up to 10 workdays) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.