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.