Manufacturing Supervisor

FCA Packaging, a leader in innovative wood packaging solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations at our embedded customer facility. This role requires strong leadership, customer service skills, and the ability to manage daily production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

Team Size: 5 – 8 Production Employees

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Location: Joliet, Il (Located within a Neovia – Caterpillar Warehouse and Shipping facility)

Team Leadership & Customer Relations:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 5-8 production employees.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused presence within the Caterpillar facility.
• Ensure clear communication with the customer and internal teams.

Production Tasks & Management:

• Oversee the manufacturing of pallets and canopies (boxes that fits over a pallet for shipping), ensuring products meet blueprint specifications.
• Manage special orders, ensuring accuracy with provided prints and part lists.
• Order and receive lumber and hardware for production needs.
• Maintain organization of inventory and production supplies.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce all safety protocols and ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Identify and address equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, properly disposing of scrap lumber.

Logistics & Documentation:

• Prepare and manage Bills of Lading for shipments.
• Utilize basic computer systems for timekeeping and order tracking.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 12–18 months in manufacturing, construction, or a related field.
• At least 12 months of experience managing and motivating a team.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using nail guns, tape measures, and other tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift and manage material movement efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with initiative and drive.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay range of $27 - $32/hour.
• Overtime opportunities.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Join FCA Packaging and be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation in a customer-centric environment. Apply today!

FCA Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time