Shift Supervisor
Siffron, Des Plaines, IL, United States
Shift Supervisor
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 outcomesnot just managing activity.
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
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
35 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.
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 outcomesnot just managing activity.
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
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
35 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.