Job description

Production Supervisor

2nd Shift - (4:00 pm - 12:00 am)

Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor supervises and coordinates daily operation of production teams at the Alsip IL plant with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost-effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. Actively participates in all areas of employment, performance evaluations, associate relations, and associate development while promoting employee involvement. The position will support the FlowPro and TechnaFlo product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe workplace is provided for all employees; frequently inspects department for safety compliance. Completes accident or near-miss investigations and schedules appropriate follow-up reviews; identifies areas of needed learning and conducts necessary training to create a zero-accident environment.
• Builds a high-performing, engaged team by creating and implementing engagement plans to create a work environment which grows and retains talent. Collaborates with functional teams to establish and manage to headcount plan supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention efforts.
• Supervises the activities of production associates to achieve key objectives about safety, quality, cost, inventory management, delivery, downtime reduction, and employee engagement. Evaluates and engage in 2-way performance and development conversations with associates and complete necessary reports. Recommends merit increases, if applicable, and implements training programs to ensure the development and flexibility of the team.
• Reviews daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines are met. Checks running orders/query dispatch lists to determine schedule priorities. Coordinates and expedites hot parts and assigns rework. Create and maintain visual results boards and own results.
• Inspects and monitors production quality and equipment. Ensures quality procedures/practices are applied to the process, tooling, and equipment to achieve expected quality results. Responds with urgency to improve quality control and reduce downtime.
• Manages the effective utilization of materials to assure an appropriate number of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; completes bottleneck analysis in the workflow and implements lean solutions.
• Builds a positive, respectful, and engaged workforce follows the CBA with the consistency of application.
• Leads communications to ensure the team is kept up to date on current concerns, activities, and events impacting the production team, business, and plant.
• Builds a culture of continuous improvement through the use of lean tools and stakeholder involvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence experience preferred.
• 3 + years Manufacturing leadership experience required; CNC production machining preferred.
• Hands-on utilization of lean tools such as Takt Time, standard work, value stream mapping, %Load, 5s, Kanban, and practical problem-solving.
• Pump manufacturing experience is a real plus.
• Experience in a union setting is strongly preferred.
• Successful history of developing teams, understanding the importance of engagement and celebrating success.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate and cooperate with the ability to translate technical or complex information, so it is easily understood.
• Successful history of working with deadlines to deliver goals and projects.

Competencies:

• Manages Ambiguity Makes considerable progress and remains calm and composed even when things are uncertain. Adapts quickly to change. Leads others effectively through change.
• Communicates effectively Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Adjusts communication style to meet the needs of a diverse audience. Models positive leadership. Encourages the expression of diverse ideas. Builds effective communication channels.
• Project management able to effectively use project tools and communication skills to complete projects within deadlines, anticipated results, and budget.
• Action Oriented Quickly and decisively acts in fast-changing, unpredictable situations. Spots and seizes opportunities to improve workflows. Drives for results in the right manner.
• Instills trust Gains the confidence and trust of others at all levels in the organization. Honors commitments and keeps confidence. Expresses self in a credible and transparent manner.

Production Supervisor

$100k-$110k

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