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Astrix Technology Production Supervisor (Chemical) in Kane County, Illinois
Production Supervisor (Chemical)
Manufacturing
Kane County , Illinois, US
- Added - 01/04/2026
Pay Rate Low: 95000 | Pay Rate High: 103000
Our client in the greater Chicago area is a leader in Chemical manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization who is consistently innovating and expanding their teams’ capabilities!
Summary:
The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role responsible for driving a Safety-First culture, maintaining disciplined and efficient operations, and partnering closely with Supply Chain to meet customer demand. This is a highly visible leadership position that sets the tone for safety, accountability, and execution within the plant.
Salary : $95K - $103K annually
Location: Kane County, IL
Schedule: M-F: 6:30am- 2:30pm (additional weekends and weekday hours as needed)
Job type: Full time
Primary Responsibilities
Lead daily safety meetings and reinforce safe behaviors every shift
Ensure all required safety and compliance training is completed on time
Enforce adherence to SOPs and safe operating procedures
Identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors
Maintain an organized, audit-ready production environment
Plan, coordinate, and direct daily production activities
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure reliable output and consistent communication
Close finished batches and investigate packaging discrepancies
Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and system transactions
Oversee raw material and finished goods movement, including put-away and late inbound receipts
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and team morale
Supervise assigned production and facility personnel
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training
Conduct performance reviews and recommend corrective actions as necessary
Approve timecards and PTO
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
3+ years of supervisory experience
Experience with ERP systems and inventory management processes required
Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with liquid blending, small packaging, and filling lines preferred
Working knowledge of Vicinity, Microsoft GP, or similar ERP systems
Forklift certification required; Train-the-Trainer experience preferred
Formal leadership or management training required
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