Supervisor

PTC TUBULAR PRODUCTS LLC • Fairbury, IL

7d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor oversees the plant and employees on the assigned shift, with responsibility for safety, quality, production, and efficient plant operations. The role works directly on the production floor to instruct employees, monitor production and SPC charts, maintain material flow, and ensure necessary materials, tooling, and gauges are available. The Supervisor also manages employee assignments, training, attendance, performance, discipline, labor edits, and overtime distribution, and communicates shift status and issues to the incoming Supervisor. The position reports operational needs and safety hazards to appropriate plant leaders and supports continuous improvement and the PTC Quality Management System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership ability and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to and implement change.
• Understanding of production processes and work instructions needed to supervise plant employees.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems without close supervision.
• Ability to produce results, achieve goals, act with urgency, and take a proactive approach.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, interpret bar graphs, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to use common sense to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Computer literacy, including Word and Excel, and ability to learn and use email and ERP programs.
• Ability to tolerate any climate, work outside in a variety of conditions, and be flexible with shift and hours.
• Ability to stand and/or walk and use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended periods; ability to safely lift and load 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and enforce general safety rules, plant rules, EEOC requirements, and OSHA standards; report safety hazards to the EHS Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Plant Manager.
• Investigate accidents, complete accident reports, and notify appropriate people of accidents occurring during the shift.
• Oversee quality assurance, production levels, and efficient plant operation on the assigned shift.
• Supervise, assign, train, and instruct shift employees, and support their safety and welfare.
• Use manpower efficiently and monitor pounds per labor hour to support production goals.
• Work on the production floor to instruct employees and monitor production and SPC charts.
• Ensure proper material, tooling, and gauges are available before jobs are completed, and maintain the proper flow of materials to avoid machine downtime.
• Inform the Operations Manager about inventory shortages and tooling needs; submit work orders for machinery or equipment repairs.
• Review overtime hours for fair distribution; monitor attendance, performance, punctuality, and break returns; administer discipline and suspensions when necessary.
• Review and edit labor records as needed to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Review production reports at the end of the shift and communicate job status, problems, and useful instructions to the incoming Supervisor.
• Suggest improvements to production, safety, and working conditions, and work to minimize wasted material.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Operations Manager and follow applicable Quality Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Contribute to the shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to customers.

Benefits

• Free healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent and spouse life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual college scholarship available for children and grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED