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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2nd shift Production Supervisor- Assembly

  • Streator, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Streator, IL
  • 1 hour ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote good housekeeping practices and a safe workplace Evaluate and document safe work habits Perform safety inspections Participate in safety training and provide safety...

Production Lead - 1st & 2nd Shift - 5521-8893

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 21 hours ago

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Production Lead 5 - 3rd Shift - R0398761-4330

  • Caseyville, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Caseyville, IL
  • 22 hours ago

at TYSON SALES AND DISTRIBUTION, INC. in Caseyville, Illinois, United States Job Description Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a...

Production Lead - 2nd Shift

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 day ago

Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Must have experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing....

Production Lead - 1st Shift

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 day ago

Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Must have experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing....

Foundry Production Superintendent

  • Decatur, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 1 day ago

Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening in our Decatur, Illinois manufacturing plant for a...

Production Lead II - 3rd Shift - 5579-8893

  • Wenona, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wenona, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Wenona, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Summary: This position will monitor the daily functions required to run a successful mixing room on a given...

Supervisor, Production - R9347

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

Supervisor to ensure adequate resources are available to achieve food safety and food quality objectives and support the development, implementation, maintenance and on-going improvement of the SQF...

Manufacturing Supervisor - Overnight Shift (7P - 7A)

  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelbyville, IL
  • 5 days ago

If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that...

Senior Operations Supervisor (Onsite)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-04 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or...

Production Lead-2nd Shift

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

As needed, covers for Shift/Production Supervisor when not present. Other duties as assigned....

Production Lead 5 - 3rd Shift

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

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been...

Senior Operations Supervisor (Onsite)

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

Date Posted: 2025-06-04 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or...

Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd shift

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd shift Manufacturing Chicago, IL, US Pay Rate Low: 93000 | Pay Rate High: 104000 Join our amazing team! Our Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor position is a...

Operations Supervisor - Cold Food Department

  • Prospect Heights, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Prospect Heights, IL
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Operations Supervisor - Cold Food Department Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $72,218.39 - 72,218.39 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the...

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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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