Production Supervisor - 1st Shift - Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing
AkzoNobel · Waukegan, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $75k–$85k
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at AkzoNobel (industrial) in Waukegan, IL. Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Painting / coating
- Base pay
- $75k–$85k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $75k–$100k. This one lists $75k–$85k.
Median of the low and high ends of 30 live postings that list pay, out of 54 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 9% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $75k–$100k, from 27 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 91%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from AkzoNobelAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Ensures production is carried out according to production planning and ensures production priorities are being followed.
- ◆Ensures all site safety rules are strictly followed to that no injuries occur and looks for root cause for all incidents and near misses.
- ◆Ensures all process quality checks are being performed in accordance with established procedures.
- ◆Accounts for proper allocation of man hours.
- ◆Communicates targets and continuously measures and communicates status against these targets.
- ◆Monitors the technical state of installations and take appropriate actions to resolve issues together with Maintenance and Engineering department.
- ◆Resolves short term quality issues together with Quality department, initiate structural problem solving of quality issues.
- ◆Works with the Quality Department to determine new ways to ensure high quality products.
- ◆Works with CI and Shift Supervisors to implement (lean) tools to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce waste.
- ◆Inputs on CI/ ALPS projects and takes action to support (new) management initiatives.
- ◆Coaches Team Leaders for performing their roles, amongst others to lead daily effective team meetings and ensure daily situational problem solving.
- ◆Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.
Job
Requirements
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and frequently within various levels of the organization
- ✓Assertiveness
- ✓Coaching skills
- ✓Active and engaged listening
- ✓Cheerleader
- ✓Technical skills
Paint manufacturing experience (working knowledge of all jobs on team)
Basic computer skills
Math comprehension for calculating, scheduling, and delegating of batch quantities to team members
Trainer
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.
- ✓Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
- ✓Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
- ✓Must have effective interpersonal skills
- ✓Ability to work independently
- ✓Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
- ✓Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
- ✓Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
- ✓Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
- ✓Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- ✓Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady
- ✓Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close
- ✓Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
Physical Demands
The physical demands described in the essential
qualifications
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described in the essential
qualifications
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. Pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen. See essential qualifications.
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Ensures that production is carried out as effective and efficient as possible, in accordance with quality, HSE and other established procedures and standards.
This role is for a 1st shift - Monday - Friday 6.00 AM - 2.30 PM
Problem solving skills
- •Code of Conduct role model: Make fair and consistent decisions when dealing with your team members
Essential
Skills
- •Operation and control - Ability to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
- •Mathematics - Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements
- •Operation Monitoring - Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment
- •Leadership - ability to lead a team, direct and guide individuals and teams
Rewards & Benefits
This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
- •Eligible for straight OT after 44 hours weekly
- •Benefits starting day 1
- •401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- •Medical insurance with HSA
- •Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- •Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
- •Short & Long term disability
- •Paid Parental leave after 1 year
- •Career growth opportunities
- •Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- •Employee referral bonus
- •Employee appreciation days
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