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Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Mauser Packaging Solutions
Mauser Packaging Solutions Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives to all employees for Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance. 
  • Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. 
  • Works with the operations team to ensure vacancies are covered for any planned/unplanned.
  • Establishes and monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Enters production data accurately into the system in order to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production. 
  • Updates communication boards to keep production floor team members informed about safety, quality and efficiency metrics. Leads employee start-up meetings 
  • Works with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses. Implements cost-effective systems around this as necessary.
  • Promotes shop floor organization, plant housekeeping with employees lean utilizing techniques such as 5S with shift personnel.
  • Acts as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues; Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
  • May conduct tool store inventory reviews to ensure proper tools and/or parts are available for use in the event they are needed. 
  • Prepares and reviews employees' worked hours for submission to payroll.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management
  • 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
  • Previous Labor Relations experience
  • Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement
  • Self-directed team player 
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Competencies:

  • Excellent Communication 
  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Results Orientation
  • Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Influencing Others
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Customer Orientation

The range is 80K-95K annually. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate’s experience, work location, skills, etc.

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

 

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