2nd Shift Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager | Batching & Packaging Operations

(Lead manufacturing operations, oversee production teams, manage batching and packaging processes, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.)

Location: Aurora, IL

⏰ Shift & Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Holiday Season: 10-hour shifts, 6 days per week through the end of the season

Salary: 92,000–95,000 annually

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Role Summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in Aurora, IL.

This position oversees all second-shift manufacturing operations, including batching, packaging, sanitation, staffing, production performance, and food safety.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with 5+ years of management experience, preferably within food and beverage manufacturing. This individual will be responsible for leading production teams, improving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and developing employees.

️ Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing management or supervisory experience required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• strong experience leading production employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and labor utilization.
• strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: 92,000–95,000
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• 2nd Shift | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) after 30 days
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) after 30 days
• Company-Paid Life Insurance after 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 30% Employee Discount
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities

Interested in Applying?

Text "Shift Manager" to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more information!

Email: Angel.menes-ronces@randstadusa.com

MUST HAVE 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, strong production leadership skills, and an updated resume.

Randstad USA | Direct Hire Opportunities

salary: $90,000 - $95,000 per year shift: Second work hours: 1 PM - 9:30 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees, team leads, and hourly personnel throughout the shift.
• Oversee daily batching, mixing, packaging, and manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• Manage staffing levels, labor utilization, and employee assignments to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production output, quality, downtime, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate sanitation activities to maintain safe and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop production employees and team leads.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Operations teams to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate production reports, staffing records, and shift documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve production performance.
• Ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 10lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• batching
• mixing
• packaging
• manufacturing operations
• HACCP
• SQF
• food safety standards
• GMP
• production output
• KPI

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.