Manufacturing Supervisor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major manufacturing hub, with Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Deere and Company among the state's largest industrial employers. Manufacturing supervisor roles appear across Peoria, Rockford, Chicago, and the Quad Cities corridor. Companies in these regions have a documented history of sponsoring H-1B visa and EB-3 visas for qualified supervisory and production management candidates.
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About Graphic
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY:
Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including:
- Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
- Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources
- Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
- Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
- Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
- Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
- Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
- Supervises entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production, craft, and clerical workers.
- Coordinates resources and sets daily priorities for the team to ensure task completion and operational objectives are met.
- Works on issues of limited scope.
- Requires understanding and application of established procedures and full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
- Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
- Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
- Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
- Directs operations of work units.
- Assignments are largely established in accordance with schedules and deliverables; work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Decisions directly impact work unit operations.
- Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules.
- Interacts daily with subordinates or peers within similar or related functions primarily for the purpose of presenting and exchanging information.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:
- Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.
Education & Experience:
BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
Disclaimer
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Career Level
Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Curiosity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Influence Skills
- Self-Starter
- Negotiation Skills
- Organization Skills
- Results Oriented
Pay Range
$84,200.00 - $112,200.00
GPI Benefits Program
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) w/employer matching
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Various Voluntary benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice
We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.
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Manufacturing Supervisor Job Roles in Illinois
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing supervisors in Illinois?
Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, Deere and Company, Baxter International, and Illinois Tool Works are among the Illinois manufacturers with histories of visa sponsorship for supervisory roles. Smaller Tier 1 automotive and food processing suppliers in the Chicago metro and Rockford areas also file H-1B and PERM petitions for manufacturing supervisor positions, though sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by company and role.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing supervisor roles in Illinois?
H-1B is the most common visa for manufacturing supervisors where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring an engineering or operations management degree. EB-3 is frequently used for employer-sponsored permanent residency. Some candidates transition through L-1A intracompany transfer visas if relocating from a multinational's overseas facility to an Illinois operation. Each category has distinct employer obligations under Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements.
Which cities in Illinois have the most manufacturing supervisor sponsorship jobs?
The Chicago metropolitan area, including suburbs like Schaumburg, Aurora, and Elgin, has the highest concentration of manufacturing supervisor sponsorship activity. Peoria is significant given Caterpillar's headquarters and supplier network. Rockford has a strong aerospace and fastener manufacturing base. The Quad Cities region along the Iowa border hosts agricultural and heavy equipment manufacturers that periodically sponsor supervisory roles.
How to find manufacturing supervisor visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability, including manufacturing supervisor positions in Illinois. Rather than sorting through unfiltered postings, you can search by role and state to surface relevant opportunities at Illinois manufacturers. Reviewing employer LCA filings on the Department of Labor's public disclosure data can also confirm which companies have actively sponsored similar roles recently.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for manufacturing supervisor visa sponsorship?
Illinois manufacturing clusters in food processing, agricultural equipment, and medical devices mean some supervisory roles require specialized credentials that strengthen H-1B specialty occupation arguments. Illinois employers must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage levels for the specific county where work is performed, which varies between Cook County and downstate regions. International engineers from Illinois Tech, University of Illinois, and Northwestern who complete OPT in manufacturing roles sometimes convert to sponsored positions with their OPT employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing supervisor jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.