Production Supervisor; Chemical Manufacturing

Production Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing)

Manufacturing

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Added - 27/02/2026

Pay Rate Low: 95000 | Pay Rate High: 103000

Our client in the greater Chicago area is a leader in Chemical manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization who is consistently innovating and expanding their teams’ capabilities!

The Production Supervisor is a hands‑on, floor‑based leadership role responsible for driving a Safety‑First culture, maintaining disciplined and efficient operations, and partnering closely with Supply Chain to meet customer demand. This is a highly visible leadership position that sets the tone for safety, accountability, and execution within the plant.

$95K - $103K annually

Greater Chicago area

M-F: 6:30am- 2:30pm (additional weekends and weekday hours as needed)

Full time

• Lead daily safety meetings and reinforce safe behaviors every shift
• Ensure all required safety and compliance training is completed on time
• Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe operating procedures
• Identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Maintain an organized, audit‑ready production environment
• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily production activities
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure reliable output and consistent communication
• Close finished batches and investigate packaging discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and system transactions
• Oversee raw material and finished goods movement, including put‑away and late inbound receipts
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and team morale
• Supervise assigned production and facility personnel
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training
• Conduct performance reviews and recommend corrective actions as necessary
• Approve timecards and PTO
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management processes required
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with liquid blending, small packaging, and filling lines preferred
• Working knowledge of Vicinity, Microsoft GP, or similar ERP systems
• Forklift certification required;
  Train‑the‑Trainer experience preferred
• Formal leadership or management training required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.