Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
034742 Production Supervisor - Night Shift (Open)
Job Description:
Production Supervisor – Night Shift
Location: Alsip, IL
Shift: Night Shift (10-Hour Schedule) Monday - Thursday – 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Overtime: Overtime and weekend work required as business needs dictate
Lead Safe Operations. Improve Performance. Drive Results.
Greif is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations within a highly automated plastics and blow molding facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while supporting operational excellence across a unionized manufacturing environment.
This role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who combines strong people leadership with the technical ability to troubleshoot automated equipment, make process adjustments, improve production performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will foster a strong safety culture, develop high-performing teams, and drive results through Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
What You'll Do
As Production Supervisor, you will provide leadership and direction for hourly production employees while overseeing the safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance of the assigned shift.
You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production targets are met while maintaining compliance with safety standards, collective bargaining agreements, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations in a fast-paced, automated plastics manufacturing and blow molding environment.
- Supervise all shift activities, including employees, equipment, safety, quality, housekeeping, and production performance.
- Drive a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct shift meetings, communicate production priorities, monitor progress, and respond effectively to operational challenges.
- Utilize mechanical aptitude and technical expertise to troubleshoot automated production equipment, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Make process and machine adjustments as needed to improve equipment performance, minimize downtime, and maximize efficiency.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and production performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, productivity, downtime, waste, scrap, quality, labor utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Support root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for safety, quality, and operational issues.
- Maintain production reporting, run sheets, line boards, and shift documentation to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Shipping and Warehouse teams to support customer delivery requirements.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and career growth.
- Partner with Human Resources regarding attendance, performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.
- Effectively manage employee relations within a unionized workforce while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience leading employees in a unionized manufacturing environment required.
- Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or similar automated production operations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and making process adjustments to improve operational performance.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience monitoring and improving production KPIs and operational metrics.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
- Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience managing attendance, performance, employee development, and workforce engagement.
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
Why This Role Matters
This role has a direct impact on employee safety, production efficiency, product quality, operational reliability, and customer satisfaction. As Production Supervisor, you will help build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently. Your leadership will influence day-to-day production results, employee development, equipment performance, and the long-term success of the operation.
Why Greif
At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, driven by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and employee development. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a visible impact, lead a unionized workforce, and drive meaningful operational improvements in an automated manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $153,200.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between96,000.00 to99,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif .
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
