Production Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

A Production Supervisor in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the production team. This includes ensuring the smooth, efficient, and effective running of the production processes, scheduling shifts, ensuring quality control, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. They also have a crucial role in ensuring that safety regulations are followed, implementing production plans, and meeting production targets. They communicate with other departments such as logistics, procurement, and quality control, and may also be responsible for the training and development of production staff.

Important skills for a Production Supervisor include strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, good organizational and planning skills, and proficiency in using related software. Some roles may require a specific certification such as Certified Production Supervisor (CPS) or a degree in a related field. Prior to becoming a Production Supervisor, an individual might have held positions such as Production Operator, Production Technician, or Production Line Leader. These roles would provide the necessary experience and understanding of production processes and management.

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Environmental Operations Supervisor - Day Shift

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds most...

Environmental Operations Supervisor - Night Shift

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds most...

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

  • Antioch, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Antioch, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Aerotek 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Antioch , Illinois Job Title: 2nd Shift Production Supervisor Job Description Our company, a leader in the manufacture of disposable aluminum bakeware and...

Operations Supervisor

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview: The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of the picking teams. This role will also be responsible for Waldom's Training...

Production Lead

  • Normal, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 3 days ago

Requisition Number: 196196 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Lead to support the Rental Division. The Production Lead is responsible for assisting supervisors/managers in ensuring...

Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

What's on the Menu: Production Supervisor - Under the direction of the Operations Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the...

Office and Operations Supervisor

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago

Office and Operations Supervisor Misumi USA - 3.0 Elk Grove Village, IL Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Paid holidays...

Production Lead - 3rd Shift - R0380095-4330

  • Caseyville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Caseyville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Tyson Foods, Inc. Production Lead - 3rd Shift - R... in Caseyville , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you...

Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 6 days ago

at RR Donnelley in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Job Description Supervises and directs the activities of employees in the fulfillment department to ensure accurate and seamless...

Production Line Leader 1

  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago

Line Leaders are responsible for the throughput and quality of the production line, setting expectations for the employees on the line, and operating the equipment as designed....

Operations Supervisor Night

  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As the Operations Supervisor, you will use your leadership skills to maintain a secure work environment, build a culture of safety, and ensure our supply chain operations are...

Supervisor, Production - Food Manufacturing

  • Hampshire, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampshire, IL
  • 7 days ago

The production supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling and directing the work efforts of the production operations department of the facility in an effort to meet and/or exceed, productivity...

Supervisor, Production - Food Manufacturing

  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 days ago

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Syscos Benefits, please visit JOB SUMMARY The production supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling and directing the work efforts of the production...

Manufacturing Supervisor - 12 hour Day Shift 2/2/3 Schedule

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 9 days ago

SUMMARY Provides leadership and supervision to production work teams and serves as the link to plant management for the team....

Production Lead

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 10 days ago

management to fill gaps....

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Salary for Production Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Supervisor positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Supervisors in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.0%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.2%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
11.4%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Supervisors in Illinois
1-2 years
29.5%
2-4 years
23.0%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
10+ years
9.9%
None
7.1%
6-8 years
4.5%
4-6 years
3.9%



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