About this role
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Location: Addison, IL 60101 Schedule: 2nd Shift | Approximately 2:45 PM - 12:00 AM Reports To: Operations Manager
About Opportunity Flowserve is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd growing Shift manufacturing operation in. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys developing employees, and is comfortable making decisions independently while driving safety, quality, and operational performance.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading daily operations, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and helping build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
What You'll Do
• Lead all 2nd shift manufacturing operations and production activities. • Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company policies and procedures. • Drive production performance, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals. • Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, utilization, scrap, and rework. • Coach, mentor, and develop production employees. • Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and safety meetings. • Support staffing, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives. • Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions. • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. • Maintain accountability for shift performance and facility operations. • Serve as the primary leadership presence on 2nd shift. • Step in and assist employees when business needs require a hands-on leadership approach. • What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
• Manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience. • Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of safety, production, and continuous improvement principles. • Experience managing KPIs and operational performance metrics. • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to lead independently and make sound decisions. • Flexibility to support business needs and changing priorities. Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools such as: • Value Stream Mapping (VSM) • 6S • SMED • FMEA • Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Understanding of CNC machining environments. • Experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, pumps, valves, aerospace, or similar industries. • Familiarity with ISO quality systems. • Ability to speak Polish or Ukrainian is a plus.
Leadership Traits for Success We're looking for someone who is:
• Trustworthy and accountable • Self-motivated • Adaptable and open to change • Comfortable leading diverse teams • Resilient under pressure • A strong communicator • A hands-on servant leader willing to support the team when needed Work Environment This position supports a growing 2nd shift operation and will oversee a team of approximately 5-20 employees. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment where production priorities and staffing needs may shift. Schedule Expectations
• Typical schedule begins around 2:45 PM and ends around 12:00 AM • Minimum 9-hour workday • Occasional shifts up to 10 hours may be required based on production demands • Flexibility is important as the operation continues to grow Why Flowserve? Flowserve is a global leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and employee development. We offer a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and build long-term careers. If you're a motivated manufacturing leader looking to take ownership of a growing operation and develop the next generation of talent, we'd like to speak with you.