Production Supervisor

Location: Northbrook, Illinois, USA — On-site
1st shift: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2nd shift: 2:50 p.m.–11:20 p.m.

Salary: $28.46 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops coatings, adhesives, and sealants for customers across more than 30 market segments and 150 countries.

What you will do

• Update and execute daily production schedules.
• Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and daily manufacturing operations.
• Enforce safety, quality, 5S, and operational procedures.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate production employees.
• Monitor equipment performance and production efficiency; support setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and changeovers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and FIFO practices while collaborating with engineering, quality, shipping, receiving, and management teams on improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, production, or operations supervisory experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing production employees.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation, with basic computer proficiency.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Associate degree or higher in a technical, manufacturing, or business-related field.
• Experience with electromechanical equipment, machine setup, troubleshooting, and blueprint reading.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, inventory control, and quality inspection tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and health and wellness programs.
• 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Incentive and recognition programs.