Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: DeKalb, IL
Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM (Overtime as needed)About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations at a sealant manufacturing facility in DeKalb, IL. This role is ideal for hands-on manufacturing professionals who enjoy leading teams, working with mixing and production equipment, and keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will oversee daily sealant production activities, ensure products are manufactured to established formulas and quality standards, and lead a skilled production team with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Profit Sharing

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Sick Leave

• Maternity Leave and additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day sealant manufacturing operations

• Coach, train, and develop production team members

• Promote a strong safety culture and support a Target Zero (incident-free) work environment

• Mix raw materials according to batch instructions and engineering specifications

• Lead daily production and shift meetings

• Perform root cause analysis and address production or quality issues

• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development

• Maintain quality standards for packaging, labeling, palletizing, handling, and storage

• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure adequate materials and supplies

• Perform weekly inventory cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy

• Control department costs including labor, overtime, scrap, and supplies

• Manage asphalt storage tank levels and coordinate inbound/outbound tanker scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 5 years of production supervisory experience in a manufacturing or plant environment

• Experience in chemical, sealant, asphalt, or batch manufacturing preferred

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality, or Continuous Improvement experience a plus

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Computer proficiency including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business systems

Schedule Requirement

• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) with flexibility for overtime based on production needs

If you are a skilled production leader who values safety, quality, and teamwork, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a stable manufacturing environment.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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