Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Days

Sherwin-Williams • Wheeling, IL

5d • $68,303 - $85,666

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team. The supervisor ensures safe, efficient, and effective operations across manufacturing, filling, and warehouse departments at a manufacturing facility. The role directly manages manufacturing employees and leads, fostering a team environment through effective communication. It is accountable for maintaining safety, quality, inventory, and productivity standards and providing leadership toward facility goals in the five Operational Excellence focus areas: Safety, Quality, People, Service, and Cost.

The position works the Days B shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., on a 3-2-2, 12-hour schedule. Additional overtime may be required due to business needs, and the supervisor may be asked to help cover other shifts. The position is eligible for performance-based bonus and health, retirement, savings, leave, and other benefits. A criminal history review may be conducted because the role involves contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information and other items of value.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
• At least one year of work experience in manufacturing, distribution, or operations, or completion of a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Operations function.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• At least one year of experience in leadership roles, supervising others, or leading teams.
• Formal training in and/or at least one year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
• At least three years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
• Prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, shipping, warehousing, and picking operations.
• Implement operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective and safe use of manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor quality and productivity to ensure service and cost objectives are met.
• Plan the daily work schedule in coordination with outside vendors and internal departments.
• Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Conduct regular workforce communication meetings to enhance the Business Management System (BMS) and Operational Excellence.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable Company plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Time-away-from-work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed