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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Digital Print Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 10 hours ago

See What PersonalizationMall.com is All About! As the world's largest online retailer of high-quality personalized gifts, we pride ourselves on doing things a little differently. Our team is full...

Production Lead

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Associate Production Supervisor, the Production Lead role involve being responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees What a typical day looks...

Production Lead - 1st Shift

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150...

2nd Shift Packaging Supervisor

  • Barry, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Barry, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Packaging Associates in daily operations while ensuring compliance with state cannabis regulations and company...

Packaging Supervisor

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fullers (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products...

Packaging Supervisor

  • Barry, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Barry, IL
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Packaging Associates in daily operations while ensuring compliance with state cannabis regulations and...

Peru: 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

  • Peru, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Peru, IL
  • 3 days ago

Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a leading manufacturer in search of a Production Supervisor to join their growing 2nd shift!...

Manufacturing Supervisor - Overnight 12-hour shift 6P - 6A

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

Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions....

Upstream / Downstream Manufacturing Supervisor

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

Upstream / Downstream Manufacturing Supervisor Pharma Universe Chicago, IL, US 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Remote Quick Job description We're building a high-impact Drug Substance...

Production Lead- 2nd Shift

  • Manteno, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Manteno, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job Purpose Oversee assigned production line(s) in the manufacturing and packaging of product....

Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 6 days ago

manufacturing practices (GMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply....

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...

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...

Manufacturing Supervisor - Production

  • Peru, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Peru, IL
  • 7 days ago

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design...

Production Lead

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 7 days ago

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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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