Production Supervisor

PTC ALLIANCE LLC•Chicago Heights, IL

12d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor sets productivity goals with the Plant Manager and develops strategies to achieve them, including attaining desired daily output. The role coordinates production resources and staffing, oversees welding operations, and ensures that product quality, safety, and environmental requirements are maintained. The supervisor also leads employee training and performance management, tracks production resources and results, and works to reduce costs and improve productivity. Work takes place in a loud shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and, occasionally, wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat. The position regularly involves standing, walking, and communicating, and may require occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
4 to 10 years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer literacy, including the ability to use Word and Excel and learn and use HP programs, email, and established programs.
Ability to conduct classroom training.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly standing and walking; frequently using hands, reaching, and climbing or balancing; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a shop environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat.

Responsibilities

Set productivity goals with the Plant Manager and develop strategies to meet them, including achieving desired daily output.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure production materials are available on time and appropriate for welding activities.
Plan manpower effectively and assign work to welders to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels for production supplies and assemble supply orders as needed.
Create, monitor, and review documentation related to material traceability, production activities, and projects.
Verify and enforce production quality standards; supervise employees and ensure quality practices are followed.
Investigate and troubleshoot welding techniques and equipment to resolve weld defects and workmanship issues.
Track resources dedicated to production and report results to the Plant Manager in a timely manner.
Train, discipline, and recognize employees; conduct classroom training as needed.
Monitor and enforce shop quality, health, safety, and environmental rules, follow company and OSHA safety procedures, and actively support employee safety.
Bring problems to the attention of the appropriate manager, such as the Plant Manager.
Lead efforts to reduce costs and increase productivity, including through training and new techniques.
Ensure timely achievement of departmental performance goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager and carry out responsibilities in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and applicable policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Benefits

Free healthcare HSA option
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Dependent and spouse life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Critical illness and accident coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children and grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition reimbursement eligibility
Paid overtime