Production Supervisor

Novolex • Franklin Park, IL

11d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost for an assigned shift. The role manages labor staffing and fulfills production orders according to the manufacturing facility planning team’s schedule. It also ensures production data is reconciled and accurately reflects assigned labor standards. The supervisor collaborates with employees and management to enforce company safety and quality policies and procedures. When the Production Supervisor is unavailable, this role coordinates and completes training for new employees. The supervisor may occasionally perform the same labor functions as the workers they supervise.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory or shift lead role.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in group situations.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution effectively, maturely, and consistently.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree, preferably in business or engineering.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and coordinate activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
• Typically supervise more than 50 employees.
• Coordinate with the Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved.
• Interview, hire, and train employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Appraise employee performance.
• Reward and discipline employees.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Ensure production data is gathered and reported correctly each day.
• Support and improve quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly, and revised as necessary.
• Coordinate with the on-site Human Resources team regarding staffing, including new hires, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Submit employee time and attendance actions as outlined by the company.
• Coordinate and complete training for new employees when the Production Supervisor is unavailable.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including company and industry training curricula and advanced education programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills.

What This Job Offers

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