Looking for a Professional career, not just the next job? Not every manufacturing leadership opportunity offers this combination of strong compensation, advanced equipment, a climate-controlled facility, and a people-first culture. This position will give you the chance to leverage your CNC expertise while leading a team focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. With earnings between $75,000-$110,000 and a robust benefits package, this role is ideal for someone ready to expand their influence and build something meaningful with an established industry leader.
Professional Plastics is seeking an experienced and talented Production Supervisor in Loves Park, IL
If you are an experienced CNC machinist with leadership/supervisory experience, you have to apply for this position!
Why Professional Plastics is the Perfect Place for a Production Supervisor in Loves Park, IL:
- Great Pay: Earn between $75,000-$110,000/year in a role that sits at the forefront of their industry!
- Incredible Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and life insurances, FSA, 401k with company match, short-term and long-term disability, DailyPay Earned Wage Access, and much more!
- Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment: Work in comfort and ease with a team operating with top-of-the-line machinery
- Family-Owned & People-Focused: Built on hard work, integrity, and strong values, this is a place where you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a team that genuinely supports your growth, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your success.
- Proven Industry Leader: Join a company with decades of success and a global footprint. With one of the widest selections of engineering plastics, composites, and ceramics, you’ll represent a trusted brand with strong market presence and endless opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program CNC machines using Mastercam
- Set up machines and manage tooling
- Troubleshooting—equipment, processes and programs
- Assess and manage operator efficiency and machine utilization using productivity software
- Manage production employees across all shifts to drive productivity, accurate reporting, and efficient operation of machines
- Lead daily production meeting to communicate safety, quality, and scheduling of jobs
- Work with engineering, ensure that material, tooling and programs are available for scheduled jobs
- Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel and establishing priorities
- Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards
- Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Maintain workflow by setting processing variables (cycle times), observing efficiency and equipment performance
- Compile production performance records and data to address questions/issues
- Develop reporting procedures for production issues (maintenance, programs)
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
- Assist the workforce regarding safety, scheduling, and personnel issues
- Maintain workforce by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Work with staff to develop personal growth opportunities
- Maintain compliance within established policies and procedures
- Support company mission, vision, strategic plan and goals
- Quality Control – first article, in-process and final inspection
- Program optimization – red-line revisions
- Inventory management of value-added products and programs
About the Company:
Professional Plastics is a leading supplier of plastic sheets, plastic rods, plastic tubing, plastic films & fabricated plastic parts. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
