Building Future Leaders - Production Supervisor
About the role
The Building Future Leaders (BFL) Program is part of IKO’s succession planning strategy and has been operating since 2022. Recent engineering graduates (or similar) are hired as Production Supervisors and will simultaneously participate in a 24‑month development program. Participants collaborate with fellow BFL members, gain exposure to all facets of the IKO business, meet key executives, receive an executive mentor, tour multiple manufacturing plants, and complete all 10 modules of IKO’s Supervisor Essentials Program. After completing the program, incumbents become eligible for other relevant roles within IKO.
Eligible candidate locations
- Sumas, WA
- Sylacauga, AL
- Hillsboro, TX
- Ennis, TX
- Hagerstown, MD
- Chester, SC
- Jacksonville, FL
- Bismarck, MO
- Seville, OH
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary (state‑dependent: $70,000 – $80,000)
- Comprehensive health and benefit plan
- Matched retirement savings program
- Opportunities for career advancement after program completion
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Responsibilities
- Lead all production operations for the duration of your shift.
- Maintain a high level of safety, environmental, and process compliance.
- Champion hazard identification, evaluation, and control through behavior‑based safety and risk‑assessment programs.
- Motivate, recognize, and inspire team members to improve performance.
- Increase employee engagement and improve labor‑relations climate via continuous‑improvement activities, suggestion programs, and team problem‑solving sessions.
- Drive accountability for results and actions of direct reports through education, coaching, and documentation.
- Increase operator involvement in maintenance activities.
- Participate in root‑cause analysis (5 Why, fishbone, etc.) with team members, maintenance, and engineering.
- Continuously improve operational efficiency of the plant.
- Support other departmental goals and ensure proper documentation (compliance checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc.).
- Facilitate effective meetings and team discussions.
- Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete job‑specific training, SOPs, and work‑instruction safety programs (e.g., STOP, FLRA).
- Resolve conflicts promptly and uphold IKO values.
- Ensure rigorous follow‑up of all 5S activities.
Qualifications
- Senior (expected May 2027) or recent graduate (within 12 months) in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent engineering program.
- Leadership experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong critical‑thinking and organizational skills.
- Ability to stand, walk frequently, and lift up to 30 lb unassisted.
- Comfortable working at heights occasionally.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Troubleshooting capability is a plus.
Work authorization and travel
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to travel freely to Canada for training and site visits.
Diversity and inclusion
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in any part of the selection process.