Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

 We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

Attract and develop high performing people.

Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.

Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.

Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open in Cary, IL: Production Supervisor – 2nd shift.  This position will be based in Cary, Illinois and will be responsible for supervising and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure safety, product safety, quality and production objectives are met.

Shift Hours: 4:20pm – 12:30am; Monday-Friday 

This is how your journey begins

Schedule manpower to achieve manufacturing priorities, including overtime and time away from work.

Demonstrate regular, active presence on the production floor as an available staff resource.  

Communicate and coordinate activities with other departments such as the Warehouse, Toolroom, Engineering and any other departments as required.

Take initiative, communicate and coordinate activities within and across shifts to obtain goals and communicate issues and performance against goals to employees.

Participate in staffing process including interviewing, selecting, and onboarding and orientation of new employees.

Provide and/or coordinate required training of employees.

Responsible for all aspects of safety, including monitoring work procedures, correcting unsafe areas or acts and conducting accident investigation activities in the event of an accident or near miss.

Administer performance appraisals, employee development programs and activities and discipline where necessary to address policy violations or performance issues.

Responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping, including 5S and BRC requirements.

What you will bring on the journey

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience related to supervision and/or the work area being supervised.

Skills

Must possess excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

Must possess ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment.

Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Must possess flexibility/willingness to work overtime (including weekend availability when necessary) based on fluctuating business needs. 

Must possess strong math skills.

Must possess strong hands-on technical capabilities to effectively support the work area being supervised.

Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties. Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.

Must possess Intermediate or better PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite products and email programs such as Microsoft Outlook

May lead departmental meetings.

May act as backup to the department Manager or Director

Actively participates on Company committees.

What we offer:

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.

Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan

Innovative benefits plan, which includes 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Be You.  Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal employment opportunities employer.  We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.