Production Supervisor

Rochester Midland Corporation • Montgomery, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to plan, organize, direct and control the Aurora Illinois production operations in the plant, including the planning, scheduling, training and monitoring of activities and personnel, as assigned. The successful candidate will be on the floor as a working supervisor (hands on), collaborative with other departments, computer literate, and communicates well. A chemical manufacturing background is preferred.

Requirements

• Forklift Certification, Train the Trainer experience teaching forklifts preferred
• Leadership or Management training required
• 5+ years in a manufacturing or distribution environment showing progressive learning abilities
• 3+ years management experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory processes required.
• Chemical Manufacturing preferred
• Experience with small packaging, liquid packaging, filling lines, blending preferred.
• Working level knowledge of ERP and Manufacturing Software, Microsoft GP or Vicinity Manufacturing Software required
• Good with computers - proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to use a scanner to conduct inventory transactions, Highjump experience required

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned production personnel, including but not limited to participating in hiring and training of employees, recommending disciplinary actions, participating in performance reviews, and approving and managing timecards and PTO requests
• Coordinate with other Company personnel to schedule production activities and help resolve problems
• Complete daily safety meetings with direct reports - Safety First!
• Ensure all required safety training courses for the team are completed within the scheduled time frame
• Complete cycle counts and keep prod/prod 1 locations clean of lingering product/ chemical
• Investigate discrepancies from packaging team and close finished batches in Vicinity program
• Put away raw and finished goods inventory
• Receive inbound material that arrived late on the day shift
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Similar duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees