Production Supervisor-1

IKO North America•Chester, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, leading a team of employees to meet performance goals in safety, quality, and productivity. The role includes managing staffing, training, employee relations, and ensuring operational compliance with plant policies and performance standards. This role is key in fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required; a minimum of 8 years of relevant supervisory experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe working environment for all employees
Lead safety and housekeeping efforts; execute corrective actions as needed and lead by example
Supervise employees to achieve goals in safety, quality, productivity, morale, and housekeeping
Administer and enforce plant policies and procedures relating to personnel activities
Foster positive employee relations and provide coaching and development opportunities
Resolve employee issues and conduct performance counseling as needed
Manage departmental KPIs and performance metrics with visual controls and reporting
Prioritize and manage department tasks, notifying appropriate personnel of issues
Maintain accurate and timely personnel records and other required reports
Ensure staffing meets established efficiency levels and manage employee schedules
Oversee employee work assignments, breaks, vacations, training, and shift rotations
Lead training efforts including onboarding, cross-training, and refresher training
Coordinate with the Production Manager on staffing, performance, and associate coaching
Set employee goals and conduct quarterly performance reviews
Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, and deliver employee orientation
Perform other job-related duties as required

Benefits

Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
Opportunity to join a growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Industry-leading experience in manufacturing
Health Insurance (includes Teladoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Short Term Disability
401k Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts