Production Supervisor

Dubois Chemicals • Rockford, IL

2d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor will oversee the activities of the team and report directly to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• 2 years of prior supervisor/management experience preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement and driving change
• Proficient with business management principles (i.e. budgeting, strategic planning, etc.)
• Proven experience with team building and engaging the team to identify best practices
• Working knowledge of ISO, OSHA, and EPA regulations
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office; WMS experience preferred
• Proficient in hardware [industrial] printers and label software [Bartender]
• Experience operating warehouse equipment
• Previous experience in chemical production, manufacturing, and/or other related fields
• Knowledge of tools and equipment
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and positive attitude
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Standing and /or walking a minimum of 6 hours of an 8-hour shift.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Management or Leadership Training preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing daily tasks and production needs
• Oversee the daily activities of the production, operations, recycling, and shipping & receiving teams
• Delegate production assignments to the applicable team
• Inspect all materials and equipment to detect malfunctions
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Supervise the mixing and packaging of batches [liquids and powders]
• Ensuring quality output and on-time completion
• Monitoring hourly performance levels in Department to achieve production standards and resolve problems
• Ensuring the completion of production records (daily production reports, process monitors, work orders, etc.) and performing the data entry, as required
• Responding to daily employee relations issues, and contributing to the resolution of associate concerns, to help promote a harmonious work environment
• Ensuring new and temporary associates are properly trained and monitoring their work
• Maintain good housekeeping processes
• Foster a positive work environment
• Recommend process improvements to the Plant Manager
• Assists the Plant Manager to identify and lead investments and organizational changes needed to support sales growth, and improvements in profitability
• Skilled to operate a sit-down and reach forklift
• Oversee the performance of preventative maintenance and participate in general upkeep of production equipment
• Maintain daily logs and record plant operating data
• Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers
• Ensure supplies are distributed as required throughout the facility
• General housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas
• Report process and/or safety equipment issues to the Plant Manager
• Comply with all safety requirements within the company
• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures
• Follow WHMIS, MSDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures
• Follow all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials
• Regular and sustained attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Benefits

• DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED