Production Supervisor

Wieland North America • East Alton, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Production Supervisor to provide leadership and support within its manufacturing plant in East Alton, Illinois. The role supports the Department and Operations Managers and contributes to the plant’s safety, production, and quality objectives. The Production Supervisor helps ensure production operations are performed safely and efficiently while modeling the behavior expected of a Wieland leader. The position works rotating shifts across days, afternoons, and midnights.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff and foster a strong team environment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, safety management, and process management.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and assessment abilities.
• Self-motivation, high energy, and a data-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the business, both internally and externally.
• Ability to bring appropriate people and information together to make timely decisions.
• Ability to influence others and shape a course of action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Direct the team’s day-to-day operations through effective leadership to achieve safety, production, and quality goals.
• Promote a safety-first culture and lead or engage in safety improvement initiatives to prevent injuries and near misses.
• Assist in managing the production department in accordance with workplace policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate work schedules and coverage to ensure resources are available for smooth operations.
• Support the development and execution of standard work procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop production team members through training and coaching.
• Communicate cross-functionally to coordinate safety, quality, production, maintenance, and development activities.
• Apply employee and labor relations practices in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Promote customer excellence through strong delivery performance.
• Support the Department Manager and Operations Manager with other initiatives and needs as requested.
• Engage the team in Wieland’s core values.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
• May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal year cycle.

What This Job Offers

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