Plant Supervisor

at Unilock Chicago, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Shift Supervisor to lead daily plant operations and support a high-performance manufacturing team. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven production while supervising employees, coordinating maintenance activities, managing inventory reporting, and driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with manufacturing experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate teams while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. 

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, SOPs, JSAs, hot work permits, confined space procedures, and related safety programs.
• Investigate and communicate safety concerns and support continuous safety improvements.
• Assist in developing and updating operational and safety procedures.

• Supervise and support plant employees during assigned shifts.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and performance.
• Provide coaching, training, corrective action, and performance feedback when needed.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across departments and shifts.
• Participate in employee development, recognition, and promotion recommendations.

• Oversee daily production activities, including start-ups, changeovers, cleanups, and routine operations.
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved.
• Conduct mandatory shift change meetings to communicate production, safety, quality, and maintenance updates.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow to maximize efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to company quality standards and testing requirements.
• Review and complete quality reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor production quality and address issues proactively.
• Communicate quality concerns to plant leadership and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure routine equipment inspections and daily maintenance checks are completed.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with maintenance personnel and plant leadership.
• Document repairs, adjustments, and maintenance work completed during each shift.

• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, safety, and inventory records.
• Monitor raw material levels and plant supplies.
• Complete required reports, including production data, maintenance checklists, safety documentation, toolbox talks, and inventory counts.
• Support material ordering as directed by management.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility.
• Ensure employees follow housekeeping and cleanliness standards throughout the plant.

• Minimum of 2 years of machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Completion of a basic electrical course or equivalent experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, and production processes.

Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Salary Range - $65,000 - $70,000 Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Compensation based on experience with the potential to earn a yearly bonus