H-2B Visa Production Supervisor Jobs
Production Supervisor jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship place you in charge of seasonal manufacturing and processing operations at U.S. employers who must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before hiring. The 66,000-visa annual cap and split filing windows mean timing your application correctly is as important as your supervisory credentials.
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Location: Romeoville, IL
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Second Shift
Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually with generous benefits and PTO (see below)
About the Role
SATO America is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our second-shift production team in Romeoville, Illinois. This position is responsible for supervising production employees and ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacture of high-quality products.
The Production Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership on the production floor, develop and train employees, promote a positive team environment, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise second-shift production employees, providing coaching, training, counseling, and performance guidance as needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Conduct safety training and production-area safety audits.
- Monitor equipment guarding, workplace safety practices, and housekeeping throughout the plant.
- Maintain high product-quality standards and ensure customer expectations are understood and achieved.
- Train employees on product-quality requirements and communicate critical product specifications.
- Conduct shop-floor quality audits, inspections, and product approvals.
- Develop a well-trained, efficient, and flexible workforce through ongoing training and cross-training.
- Drive productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and achievement of plant overall equipment effectiveness targets.
- Ensure employees have the tools and equipment needed to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
- Promote a positive, team-focused work environment and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and support cost-reduction programs.
- Partner effectively with departments across the organization to support production and business needs.
- Complete corrective-action analysis related to customer rejections and facilitate root-cause resolution.
- Conduct regular shift communication meetings.
- Complete required shutdown procedures to secure the facility at the end of the shift.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree plus 1 to 3 years of leadership experience in a production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to successfully supervise and develop a diverse manufacturing workforce.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong visual color comprehension.
- Strong mathematical, ruler-reading, and analytical skills.
- Two or more years of related printing-industry experience, preferably within a flexographic environment, desired but not required.
Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage options for domestic partners
- SATO contributes approximately 75% toward the cost of employee health insurance coverage
- 100% company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500 or $1,000, depending on the medical coverage selected
Paid Time Away
- 10 company-paid holidays annually
- 15 days of accrued vacation time
- 6 accrued personal days annually for personal needs, including illness, family responsibilities, mental health, religious holidays, moving, and other personal matters
Financial Security
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- No vesting schedule
- Employees are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- SATO matches 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% of the next 2%
- Employees who contribute 5% receive a total company matching contribution of 4%
Work-Life Support and Professional Growth
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
Join our team today!
Production Supervisor, Second Shift
Location: Romeoville, IL
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Second Shift
Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually with generous benefits and PTO (see below)
About the Role
SATO America is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our second-shift production team in Romeoville, Illinois. This position is responsible for supervising production employees and ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacture of high-quality products.
The Production Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership on the production floor, develop and train employees, promote a positive team environment, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise second-shift production employees, providing coaching, training, counseling, and performance guidance as needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Conduct safety training and production-area safety audits.
- Monitor equipment guarding, workplace safety practices, and housekeeping throughout the plant.
- Maintain high product-quality standards and ensure customer expectations are understood and achieved.
- Train employees on product-quality requirements and communicate critical product specifications.
- Conduct shop-floor quality audits, inspections, and product approvals.
- Develop a well-trained, efficient, and flexible workforce through ongoing training and cross-training.
- Drive productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and achievement of plant overall equipment effectiveness targets.
- Ensure employees have the tools and equipment needed to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
- Promote a positive, team-focused work environment and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and support cost-reduction programs.
- Partner effectively with departments across the organization to support production and business needs.
- Complete corrective-action analysis related to customer rejections and facilitate root-cause resolution.
- Conduct regular shift communication meetings.
- Complete required shutdown procedures to secure the facility at the end of the shift.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree plus 1 to 3 years of leadership experience in a production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to successfully supervise and develop a diverse manufacturing workforce.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong visual color comprehension.
- Strong mathematical, ruler-reading, and analytical skills.
- Two or more years of related printing-industry experience, preferably within a flexographic environment, desired but not required.
Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage options for domestic partners
- SATO contributes approximately 75% toward the cost of employee health insurance coverage
- 100% company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500 or $1,000, depending on the medical coverage selected
Paid Time Away
- 10 company-paid holidays annually
- 15 days of accrued vacation time
- 6 accrued personal days annually for personal needs, including illness, family responsibilities, mental health, religious holidays, moving, and other personal matters
Financial Security
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- No vesting schedule
- Employees are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- SATO matches 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% of the next 2%
- Employees who contribute 5% receive a total company matching contribution of 4%
Work-Life Support and Professional Growth
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
Join our team today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Production Supervisor Jobs
Document your supervisory hours precisely
H-2B visa petitions require employers to justify a temporary need, and your application packet is stronger when your resume quantifies team size, shift schedules, and production output you managed, not just your job title.
Target industries with recurring H-2B filings
Seafood processing plants, lumber mills, and food-packaging facilities file H-2B petitions seasonally and regularly hire Production Supervisors. Focusing on these sectors cuts your search to employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Supervisor openings by employers with confirmed DOL labor certification history, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared the temporary-need test rather than cold-pitching roles.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation and county. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search for Production Supervisor rates in your target region tells you the floor your employer must meet, which anchors realistic offer conversations early.
Time your approach around the cap filing windows
The 33,000 summer-half visas open October 1 and the winter-half opens April 1. Employers must file months before those dates, so connect with prospective sponsors at least four to five months before your intended start date.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
USCIS increasingly scrutinizes H-2B employers that lack E-Verify participation. Asking a prospective sponsor about their E-Verify status before accepting an offer signals due diligence and flags employers who may face compliance delays during filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Supervisor jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, since it filters Production Supervisor openings by employers who have a documented history of DOL temporary labor certification filings. That narrows your list to companies already set up to sponsor rather than those unfamiliar with the H-2B process, saving you time and reducing the risk of pursuing offers that never materialize.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Production Supervisor role?
Yes, and timing is critical. The 66,000-visa annual cap is split into two halves of 33,000 each, with filing windows opening October 1 for winter-half start dates and April 1 for summer-half. Employers must submit the DOL labor certification and USCIS petition well before those windows, so start conversations with potential sponsors at least four to five months before your target start date.
What qualifications do H-2B employers typically require for a Production Supervisor role?
Most H-2B employers filing for Production Supervisor positions look for documented experience managing production teams in seasonal or high-volume environments, such as seafood processing, food packaging, or lumber operations. Because DOL requires employers to advertise to U.S. workers first, your application is stronger when you can demonstrate specialized supervisory experience in the specific industry the employer operates in, not just general management credentials.
Can I extend my H-2B status if the production season runs longer than expected?
H-2B status can be extended in increments up to a total of three years, but each extension requires a new DOL labor certification showing the employer's need continues. Your employer must file with USCIS before your current authorized period ends. After reaching the three-year maximum, you must spend three consecutive months outside the U.S. before becoming eligible for a new H-2B period.