Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in Illinois
Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong concentrations in automotive parts, food and beverage processing, plastics, and heavy equipment manufacturing, and openings at every level from first-time floor leads to senior plant operations managers. Chicago, Rockford, and Joliet are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Kraft Heinz, which maintain significant Illinois manufacturing footprints. The most sought-after specialties are production planning, lean manufacturing implementation, and quality systems oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
Supervises and directs the activities of employees in the fulfillment department to ensure accurate and seamless operations within the organization and across shifts, departments, and vendors. Uses sound management principles and techniques to manage and develop talent, skills, and processes.
Wallace Ave, BCS - Imaging Department
2nd Shift: 2pm - 10pm -or- 3rd Shift: 10pm-6am
Responsibilities:
- Supervises employees in the imaging, dock and mailroom departments.
- Directs the activities of employees to ensure accurate communications and seamless operations within the company across shifts and departments and with vendors.
- Achieves a high level of employee efficiency and morale through leadership and the use of sound management and human relations principles.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all manufacturing processes, ISO and SOPs, continuous improvement, equipment, safety, and other regulatory requirements.
- Works closely with customer service, scheduling, manufacturing departments, and other locations and vendors to ensure timely production and delivery of customer products.
- Effectively plans and schedules workflow through the department and modifies schedules as needed in accordance with business needs.
- Organizes work for efficient operations. Ensures that departmental goals, including safety, quality, continuous improvement, and KPIs are established and met.
- Administers policies and procedures and recommends changes as necessary. Follows positive employee relations practices. Selects and recommends candidates for hire, promotion, recognition, disciplinary action, and/or termination keeping appropriate documentation.
- Tracks and controls department expenditures and labor costs to ensure compliance with plant and department budgets. Provides reporting and analysis to management.
- Troubleshoots processes when necessary. Works with team members to resolve, and request other resources as necessary.
- Promotes a positive work environment, sound training programs, and adherence to ISO work instructions and procedures.
- Works closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy of work performed and the timely shipment of products to customers.
Qualifications
- Broad technical knowledge in the commercial print and/or fulfillment field.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage people and direct work activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
- Knowledge of Windows applications; Microsoft Office products; and database systems. Experience with WCSS, WBS, Monarch Foundation, DPrint, and FM Pro ship schedules is a plus.
- Demonstrated comfort and ability to learn and leverage new systems.
- Bias for process focus and the demonstrated ability to drive process improvement. Must have demonstrated flexibility to multi-task and shift focus and re-prioritize as the situation dictates.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively approach problems and drive for results.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing or related field preferred.
- 3 or more years experience in comprehensive multi-shift department management in a manufacturing environment. Printing or fulfillment environment preferred.
Additional Information
ll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The national pay range for this role is $68,500 to $106,900 annually. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing supervisor jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial management preferred by most Illinois employers
- Three or more years of supervisory experience on a production or assembly floor
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma
- Familiarity with OSHA workplace safety regulations and Illinois-specific environmental compliance standards
- Experience with ERP and MES production tracking systems used across Illinois plant operations
- Strong ability to lead hourly production teams and coordinate across shift schedules in multi-line facilities
Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing supervisor in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a combination of post-secondary education and hands-on floor experience. A bachelor's or associate degree in manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, or operations management is the common educational foundation, though many Illinois facilities will promote experienced production workers into supervisor roles. Earning a Lean Six Sigma certification and completing an OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 course strengthens candidacy at most Illinois plants, which increasingly treat these credentials as practical prerequisites.
How much do manufacturing supervisors make in Illinois?
Manufacturing supervisors in Illinois earn a median of about $75,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,280 for the lowest 10% to over $103,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing supervisors in Illinois?
Employers hiring manufacturing supervisors in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Clarios, and Destaco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of food processing, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industrial manufacturing means demand runs across a wide range of facility types and production environments throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most manufacturing supervisor jobs?
Elk Grove Village, Wheeling, and Libertyville account for the highest number of manufacturing supervisor openings in Illinois. The Chicago metro drives volume through its dense cluster of food and beverage, logistics, and automotive supply chain facilities, while Rockford's longstanding aerospace and machined components sector and Joliet's expanding warehousing and industrial corridor sustain steady demand outside the city.
Are there remote manufacturing supervisor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing supervisor work is fundamentally hands-on and floor-based, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of manufacturing supervisor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and the roles that qualify tend to involve multi-site coordination, production scheduling, or quality auditing work that can be completed off-site for part of the week.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing supervisor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is moving into a team lead or shift lead role at an Illinois production facility, which typically requires only one to two years on the floor. Large Illinois manufacturers like those in the Joliet industrial corridor and the Chicago northwest suburban manufacturing belt regularly hire production associates and machine operators who they develop into supervisory roles. Completing an OSHA-10 course and earning a Lean Yellow Belt credential signals readiness and accelerates consideration for internal promotions at Illinois plants.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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