Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Brief Description Are you someone who is willing to engage, listen, and lead others to drive meaningful change? If so, then the Production Supervisor position at Hydro-Gear is for you. In this position, you will lead and support daily production operations while partnering closely with employees to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement efforts. You will play a key role in fostering a positive team environment, supporting employee development, and helping move Hydro-Gear forward through strong leadership, communication, and accountability. Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship. Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com. Job Type: Full-Time On-site (not hybrid or remote) located in Sullivan, IL Benefits: Link for Benefits and Pay Range or copy the following link in a browser https://www.hydro-gear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Production-Supervisor-3rd-shift.pdf The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations and supporting production team members in a fast-paced environment. You will use your leadership skills, operational knowledge, and ability to build relationships to drive results, support employee engagement, and maintain a strong culture focused on safety, quality, and forward motion. Core Responsibilities Of Our Production Supervisor Lead and support daily production operations while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity expectations are achieved.Supervise, coach, and develop production employees while fostering accountability and a positive team environment.Develop strong working relationships with employees and cross-functional teams to support operational success and continuous improvement efforts. Monitor workflow, staffing, and production needs while helping resolve operational challenges in a timely manner. Requirements Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferredAbility to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable in a fast-paced production settingStrong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organizationComfortable addressing employee concerns, resolving conflict, and supporting team developmentAbility to prioritize work, adapt quickly, and make sound decisions in a production environmentWorking knowledge of safety, quality, and continuous improvement practicesStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage staffing and production demandsProficient in Microsoft Office and production-related systems preferredAbility to work collaboratively across departments to support operational goalsExperience coaching employees and driving employee engagement initiatives preferred