Production Leader, 2nd shift

Grayhill Inc. • La Grange, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.
We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.
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Summary Manage, train and develop and coordinate the work efforts of Line Supervisors and direct labor associates to produce Grayhill products in our LaGrange facility.
This is a second shift position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university required.
• Three to five years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Monitor operator and cell performances for productivity improvement and scrap reduction opportunities.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolve associate issues or refer issues to Operations Leader for action.
• Document all procedures and specifications relating to assigned programs and projects.
• Lead monthly coordination meetings with Line Supervisors.
• Insure that all company policies and procedures are communicated appropriately.
• Act as a liaison between Production and other departments, communicating deviations from drawings and specifications to Quality, Engineering and other groups, and update manufacturing instructions.
• In conjunction with Quality Control and Engineering, analyze returned materials and goods for manufacturing errors and ensure errors are corrected.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability, parental leave, and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees