What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - University Park, IL position at Verdant Specialty Solutions?
Lead the Shift. Drive Safety. Deliver Results.
At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just running production—we’re building a culture where safety, accountability, and execution come together on every shift.
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day plant operations for an assigned shift, managing a team of operators while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on leadership role where success is measured by your presence on the floor, your ability to develop your team, and how effectively you execute the production plan.
If you are a strong, accountable leader who can drive performance, reinforce standards, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently—we want to hear from you.
Why This Role Stands Out
Lead Safe & Efficient Operations
Based on-site at University Park, IL manufacturing facility
Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer combining innovation, agility, and operational excellence. With operations across the United States and Europe, we bring functional chemistry to life—safely, reliably, and responsibly.
At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just running production—we’re building a culture where safety, accountability, and execution come together on every shift.
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day plant operations for an assigned shift, managing a team of operators while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on leadership role where success is measured by your presence on the floor, your ability to develop your team, and how effectively you execute the production plan.
If you are a strong, accountable leader who can drive performance, reinforce standards, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently—we want to hear from you.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct leadership of plant operations on an active production shift
- High visibility role with impact on safety, quality, and output
- Opportunity to shape workforce performance and accountability
- Hands-on leadership—not a sit-behind-the-desk role
- Critical role in maintaining shift-to-shift continuity and success
Lead Safe & Efficient Operations
- Direct daily production activities for an assigned shift
- Ensure compliance with HSSE policies, procedures, and permit systems
- Reinforce safe behaviors and intervene when standards are not met
- Ensure production tasks meet quality and operational standards
- Set clear expectations for performance and behavior
- Hold team members accountable through coaching and corrective action
- Assess employee skills through observation and engagement
- Develop team capability through training and real-time coaching
- Communicate and drive execution of the daily production plan
- Engage operators for feedback and continuous improvement ideas
- Ensure proper documentation in inventory and production systems
- Prepare incoming shifts for success through clear communication
- Ensure effective shift handoffs and information transfer
- Maintain strong housekeeping and adherence to standard work practices
- Issue work permits and coordinate maintenance activities
- Enter work notifications as required
- Serve as Emergency Coordinator during off-shifts
- Strong leadership presence with ability to manage and influence hourly workforce
- Ability to hold employees accountable while developing team capability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
- Ability to manage conflict and drive cooperation across teams
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities
- Practical problem-solving skills in a plant environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Technical degree preferred (2–4 year), or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience
- Chemical industry and/or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot plant issues using practical technical knowledge
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights and weekends
Based on-site at University Park, IL manufacturing facility
- Active production environment with hands-on leadership expectations
- 12-hour rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to lead and develop a production team
- Strong culture of safety, accountability, and performance
- High-impact role supporting critical plant operations
- Collaborative environment where leadership is visible and valued
Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer combining innovation, agility, and operational excellence. With operations across the United States and Europe, we bring functional chemistry to life—safely, reliably, and responsibly.