Supervisor, 2nd shift

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 Youll 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 Were 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

• Bachelors 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

Were 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 youre a motivated manufacturing leader looking to take ownership of a growing operation and develop the next generation of talent wed like to speak with you.