Production Supervisor - 3rd shift - Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

17h•$75,000 - $85,000•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 and environmental (HSE), and other established procedures and standards. The position is based in Waukegan, Illinois, and works third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The supervisor oversees production priorities and planning, safety, process quality checks, staffing-hour allocation, and communication of production targets and results. The role works with Maintenance and Engineering to address equipment issues, with Quality to resolve and prevent quality problems, and with Continuous Improvement (CI) and other shift supervisors to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce waste. The supervisor also coaches Team Leaders, supports CI and ALPS projects and management initiatives, and follows applicable company, site, laboratory, HSE, product safety, and regulatory policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Paint manufacturing experience, including working knowledge of all jobs on the team.
Basic computer skills.
Basic mathematics skills for calculating, scheduling, and delegating batch quantities; knowledge of arithmetic, fractions, and measurements.
Ability to communicate clearly and frequently across organizational levels.
Assertiveness, coaching skills, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions and guidelines.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, multitask, and balance priorities.
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence.
Ability to lift and handle containers up to 75 pounds, handle 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 details up close.
Ability to operate a forklift while following operating instructions.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.
Ability to use equipment safely and effectively, monitor gauges, dials, and display screens, and lead and guide individuals and teams.
Ability to serve as a trainer and role model the Code of Conduct by making fair and consistent decisions.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure production follows production plans and priorities.
Enforce site safety rules, investigate root causes of incidents and near misses, and provide visible safety leadership.
Ensure process quality checks are completed according to established procedures.
Allocate labor hours appropriately.
Communicate production targets and regularly measure and report progress against them.
Monitor the technical condition of installations and coordinate corrective actions with Maintenance and Engineering.
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 CI and Shift Supervisors to implement lean tools that improve efficiency and reduce costs and waste.
Contribute to CI and ALPS projects and support new management initiatives.
Coach Team Leaders in their roles, including leading effective daily team meetings and addressing day-to-day problems.
Comply with applicable corporate, site, and laboratory policies and procedures concerning personal conduct, HSE, and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA).