Who is Prince?Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.Job SummaryThe Production Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates the production activities to meet the production schedule. Directs all manufacturing operations for efficient and economical production at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards and delivery dates by performing the following job duties.2nd Shift Hours: 4:30pm - 1:00am, Monday - FridayKey Responsibilities Ensures the safety of all team members through training, regular communication, and adherence to the company safety program.Understands and enforces all Prince Industries quality certifications.Directs and coordinates production activities with scheduling, engineering, maintenance and quality control to establish priorities and obtain optimum production output and resource utilization.Establishes production goals and ensures all plant operations run efficiently.Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformance with product specifications.Recommends, authorizes and promotes all required training programs necessary to production personnel for company and personal improvement.Frequently reviews all correspondence (i.e., voice mail messages, emails, faxes, mail) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.Maintains knowledge of and enforces all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.Performs personnel tasks with the assistance of the Human Resources Department as needed, to effectively maintain departmental staff, such as:weekly timecard review and approvalconducting performance reviewsinterviewing and trainingaddressing complaintsinvestigating and resolving employee issuesAdditional responsibilities as assigned.Required Skills & Competencies Excellent communication skills required effectively communicate in both oral and written form and interact with all levels of the company. Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports and input required data.Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills are required to prioritize urgent matters and perform multiple tasks concurrently in order to complete work assignments.Education and ExperiencePrevious supervisory experience is required.Must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related manufacturing work environment preferred. Certification, formal training or continued education desired.Physical & Work Environment RequirementsRegularly required to walk or sit the duration of workday, 8-9 hours.Frequently may lift, push or pull up to 45 lbs. Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach or bend.Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.BenefitsBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription CoverageDental PPO InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.Critical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer matchPersonal Retirement AdvisorGenerous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related ClassesPersonal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)Uniform Rental ServiceEmployee EventsDue to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )
Who is Prince?
Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.
At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates the production activities to meet the production schedule. Directs all manufacturing operations for efficient and economical production at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards and delivery dates by performing the following job duties.
2nd Shift Hours: 4:30pm - 1:00am, Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures the safety of all team members through training, regular communication, and adherence to the company safety program.
- Understands and enforces all Prince Industries quality certifications.
- Directs and coordinates production activities with scheduling, engineering, maintenance and quality control to establish priorities and obtain optimum production output and resource utilization.
- Establishes production goals and ensures all plant operations run efficiently.
- Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformance with product specifications.
- Recommends, authorizes and promotes all required training programs necessary to production personnel for company and personal improvement.
- Frequently reviews all correspondence (i.e., voice mail messages, emails, faxes, mail) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.
- Maintains knowledge of and enforces all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
- Performs personnel tasks with the assistance of the Human Resources Department as needed, to effectively maintain departmental staff, such as:
- weekly timecard review and approval
- conducting performance reviews
- interviewing and training
- addressing complaints
- investigating and resolving employee issues
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication skills required effectively communicate in both oral and written form and interact with all levels of the company.
- Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports and input required data.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills are required to prioritize urgent matters and perform multiple tasks concurrently in order to complete work assignments.
Education and Experience
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related manufacturing work environment preferred.
- Certification, formal training or continued education desired.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Regularly required to walk or sit the duration of workday, 8-9 hours.
- Frequently may lift, push or pull up to 45 lbs.
- Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach or bend.
- Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
- Dental PPO Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
- Personal Retirement Advisor
- Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
- Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
- Uniform Rental Service
- Employee Events
Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.
*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )
AT-A-GLANCEPrince Industries LLC is a contract manufacturer of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components and assemblies. We are not a job shop, or a vendor, or even just a supplier - we are a strategic supply chain partner. Today we operate seven manufacturing facilities – two in Illinois, two in Florida, one in Vermont, one in Massachusetts, and one in Shanghai, China, and have hundreds of employees. All five of our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001:2015 (and soon to be ISO 13485) certified. Two of our facilities are AS9100-certified for the aerospace industry as well. COMPANY HISTORY Prince was started by Ed Miller in 1959 as a one-man shop just outside of Chicago, Illinois. As demand for our services grew, so did we. By 1977, we expanded our capabilities to include sheet metal fabrication. A couple of years later, we implemented CNC technology. In 2006, Prince established a new division, QP Hydraulics, which sells products into the mobile and industrial hydraulics markets. In 2022 and 2023, we acquired two aerospace-focused facilities in Florida.
AT-A-GLANCE
Prince Industries LLC is a contract manufacturer of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components and assemblies. We are not a job shop, or a vendor, or even just a supplier - we are a strategic supply chain partner. Today we operate seven manufacturing facilities – two in Illinois, two in Florida, one in Vermont, one in Massachusetts, and one in Shanghai, China, and have hundreds of employees. All five of our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001:2015 (and soon to be ISO 13485) certified. Two of our facilities are AS9100-certified for the aerospace industry as well.
COMPANY HISTORY
Prince was started by Ed Miller in 1959 as a one-man shop just outside of Chicago, Illinois. As demand for our services grew, so did we. By 1977, we expanded our capabilities to include sheet metal fabrication. A couple of years later, we implemented CNC technology. In 2006, Prince established a new division, QP Hydraulics, which sells products into the mobile and industrial hydraulics markets. In 2022 and 2023, we acquired two aerospace-focused facilities in Florida.
