West Chicago, IL - Production Supervisor for 1st Shift

Address: 1005 Atlantic Drive, West Chicago, IL, 60185, US

About the Role

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join the team! You will be responsible for the overall supervision, direction, and coordination of all plant activities with respect to production, quality, material flow, and maintenance. In cooperation with the Plant Manager, this position will make recommendations as to hiring, training, and re-assignment of plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high visual profile in Rotational Molding and Assembly, make frequent personal spot checks to observe departmental activities and supervise solutions to all problems in production.
• Determine if work schedules are being met, supervise necessary adjustments or repairs to resume and maintain production standards and meet all cycle times without sacrificing production quality.
• Ensure correct pigments and powders are in mixers and are being used for parts produced.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Quality Control department to maintain standards of quality.
• Manage production to optimize machine efficiency and minimize rejections.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all employees and that the plant is clean and ready for the next shift to start without delay.
• Supervise, evaluate, and ensure all department personnel are aware of and comply with Company policies and standards.
• Recommend, cooperate, and assist in the implementation of training and development programs, maintain discipline within Company standards, and implement prescribed disciplinary action.
• Prepare operational reports when required.
• Maintain and check inventory of materials and supplies used in production and report shortages.
• Assist in preparing graphs and/or charts on efficiency and quality of the rotational molding department.

Requirements

• A.S. degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management (preferred).
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in manufacturing team leading is preferred.
• Knowledge of machine and processes, equipment, and materials is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing employees to enhance team-building skills is a plus.
• Must possess the mental maturity and temperamental ability to maintain sound employee relations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate responsibilities to appropriate resources.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment, operation, and maintenance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here 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.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outdoor weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance with competitive premiums
• 401(k) with 3% matching
• Up to $5,250 of educational assistance per calendar year
• PTO + 9 paid company holidays

Pay

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00/year

Schedule

Full time, permanent