Vacancies Production Supervisor - 3rd shift - Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor ensures production is carried out as effectively and efficiently as possible and in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental, and other established procedures and standards. This position is based in Waukegan, Illinois, and works the third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The role oversees production planning and priorities, safety, quality checks, labor allocation, and communication of production targets and progress. The supervisor works with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and other Shift Supervisors to address equipment and quality issues and improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce waste. The position also coaches Team Leaders, supports improvement projects and management initiatives, and follows applicable company, site, laboratory, HSE, and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs policies and standards.

Requirements

Clear and frequent communication across various levels of the organization.
Assertiveness, coaching skills, active listening, and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
Paint manufacturing experience and working knowledge of all jobs on the team.
Basic computer skills.
Math comprehension for calculating, scheduling, and delegating batch quantities to team members.
Ability to train others and solve problems.
Serve as a Code of Conduct role model and make fair, consistent decisions when dealing with team members.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and guidelines.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, multitask, and balance priorities.
Dedicated safety leadership and presence.
Ability to lift and handle containers, including 5-gallon pails up to 75 pounds and 60-pound pigment bags, and maneuver drums up to 900 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs while wearing steel-toed footwear.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Arm-hand steadiness and near vision sufficient to read labels and see close-up details.
Ability to operate a forklift in accordance with operating instructions.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.
Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively, monitor gauges and displays, and lead, direct, and guide individuals and teams.

Nice To Haves

Some college.

Responsibilities

Ensure production follows production planning and established priorities.
Enforce site safety rules, prevent injuries, and identify root causes of incidents and near misses.
Ensure process quality checks are completed in accordance with established procedures.
Account for proper allocation of labor hours.
Communicate production targets and regularly measure and report progress against them.
Monitor the technical condition of installations and work with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve issues.
Resolve short-term quality issues with the Quality department and initiate structural problem-solving for quality issues.
Work with the Quality department to identify ways to ensure high-quality products.
Work with Continuous Improvement and Shift Supervisors to implement lean tools that improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce waste.
Contribute to CI/ALPS projects and support new management initiatives.
Coach Team Leaders in their roles, including leading effective daily team meetings and conducting daily situational problem-solving.
Comply with applicable corporate, site, and laboratory policies and procedures concerning personal conduct, HSE, and PSRA standards.