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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Production Supervisor-Nights

Job Description

Title:
Production Supervisor -
Nights Location:
Cary, IL Hire Type:
Direct Hire Shift :
Night Shift (11pm-7:30am)
Compensation:
80K-95K + 5% annual bonus Must have
Skill Set:
Injection molding experience and have been a process technician for plastic injection molding machines in the past
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor - Injection Molding to lead manufacturing operations at our Cary, IL facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising approximately 15 Process Technicians per shift, with approximately 30 technicians across the full schedule. Technical background is essential, as the Supervisor will provide hands-on troubleshooting support, coach technicians, and help drive process stability, quality, safety, and production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career, with multiple facilities in the local area and opportunities for upward mobility.
Job Duties:
Supervise and coordinate injection molding operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Lead and develop approximately 15 Process Technicians per shift.

Schedule manpower and manage overtime based on production needs.

Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting and process support.

Monitor production reports and KPIs and drive corrective actions.

Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.

Train, coach, and develop employees while addressing performance issues.

Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and BRC standards.

Apply Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.

Lead shift meetings and communicate priorities and production performance.

Qualification High School Diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's preferred.5-7+ years of plastic injection molding/processing experience.

Previous Process Technician experience with plastic injection molding machines is required.3-5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Strong hands-on technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Intermediate Microsoft Office/Outlook skills.

Must be willing and able to become forklift certified. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

A Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a production facility.

$67,990 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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