Production Supervisor

IKO•Kankakee, IL

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description Production Supervisor This is a Safety Sensitive position. Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the manufacture of IKO roofing shingles while maintaining high standards for safety and quality. This requires solid knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes and the ability to engage and motivate employees. Learn more in this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xT7ShzEAhI

Requirements

High-speed manufacturing experience preferred.
Supervisory experience of 3-5 years
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation and listening) and analytical skills
Proven track record of operational improvement through employee engagement.
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strong manufacturing leadership to engage employees and drive a productive work environment.
Promote a proactive safety culture; investigate near-misses, injuries, and hazards, and prepare reports.
Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA standards; conduct safety inspections and support safety programs.
Deliver training, cross-training, and employee development for safety, quality, and production procedures.
Lead regular crew meetings to communicate updates on safety, quality, production, and plant performance.
Collaborate with Supervisors to achieve plant SQDCP performance metrics.
Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Partner with production and maintenance teams to resolve issues, eliminate root causes, and sustain corrective actions.
Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching to enhance skills.
Manage production scheduling, time and attendance in Workday, and prepare shift reports.