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Shift Supervisor

siffron
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Description

About siffron:

siffron is a leading provider of retail merchandising solutions, specializing in designing and manufacturing innovative display and signage systems. We partner with top brands and retailers across various industries to enhance their product presentation and optimize customer experiences. Our company values innovation and encourages creativity, offering a collaborative work environment that fosters growth and professional development. siffron continues to push boundaries and set new standards in the retail market, establishing itself as an industry leader.

Siffron Benefits

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$100,000 per year. siffron considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

  • 401(k) match (up to 50% of 6%)
  • Annual siffron profit share/safe harbor match
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • Flexible spending account and/or health savings account
  • Vacation/Personal/Bereavement leaves
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- & long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • siffron Shared Ownership Works Program
  • 10 paid holidays

Job Summary

The Shift Supervisor is a front-line business leader responsible for delivering safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) results for their shift in a plastic extrusion manufacturing environment. This role owns the performance of the extrusion lines, drives accountability within the team, and leads continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for achieving measurable outcomes—not just managing activity.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Production Operations
  • Supervise daily extrusion operations including startup, changeovers, and shutdown procedures.
  • Ensure production schedules are executed to meet customer demand and on-time delivery.
  • Monitor extrusion lines for efficiency, throughput, and downtime.
  • Coordinate with scheduling, maintenance, and quality departments to maintain optimal production flow.
  • Troubleshoot production issues including process instability, material problems, or equipment performance.
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce all plant safety policies and procedures.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure safe operation of extrusion equipment, forklifts, and material handling systems.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards.
  • Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Monitor process parameters such as temperature profiles, line speeds, and resin blends.
  • Work with Quality to address nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper documentation of quality checks and production data.
  • Inventory & Materials
  • Coordinate raw material supply to extrusion lines including resin, additives, and packaging materials.
  • Ensure proper material identification and traceability.
  • Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy efforts.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and scrap reduction.
  • Support Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and standard work.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for recurring production issues.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Safety performance (incident rates)
  • Production throughput and schedule attainment
  • Scrap and yield performance
  • Equipment uptime / downtime reduction
  • Employee engagement and retention
  • Quality metrics (customer complaints, internal defects)

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

  • Directly supervise extrusion operators, and support staff on the shift.
  • Assign work, manage staffing levels, and ensure proper coverage across extrusion lines.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees to improve skill levels and performance
  • Conduct shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety topics, and operational updates
  • Conduct annual performance reviews, attendance management, and disciplinary actions as needed.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-Time, Monday to Friday; hours according to specified shift.

Education, Liceses, And Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3–5 years of manufacturing experience required.
  • 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience in plastic extrusion or polymer processing strongly preferred.
  • Bi-lingual speaking preferred.
  • Resin materials and additives
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing ERP or production tracking systems
  • Lean manufacturing principles

SKILLS (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning, Other)

  • Leadership and team development
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Production scheduling and coordination
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Communication across departments
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must be able to work in a production environment that is moderately noisy and requires the use of hearing protection at all times.

siffron promotes a culture of flexibility, offering various initiatives and programs to support work-life balance. We foster a positive, inclusive work environment where integrity, respect, and teamwork are valued.

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion, 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.

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Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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