Production Supervisor

IKO North America; Chester; On-site; GBP 63,808 - 78,822; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the new IKO Mat Plant operations in Chester, SC.

You will guide start-up activities, build a safety-first culture, and drive high-quality output through engaged teams and lean manufacturing practices. You will work with the management team to achieve SQDCP metrics, train staff, and optimize production methods while maintaining OSHA standards and a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent production leadership experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• High-speed manufacturing experience; 3–5 years supervisory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of operational improvement through employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing leadership to engage employees and foster a productive work environment.
• Promote a strong safety culture; investigate injuries and near-misses.
• Ensure OSHA safety standards; conduct safety inspections and safety programs.
• Train, cross-train, and rotate employees for production and quality.
• Conduct regular crew meetings to communicate safety, quality and production changes.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to achieve SQDCP metrics.
• Identify and implement improvements to production methods and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Mentoring talent

Education

4-year engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to lead the production operations at the New IKO Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina. The plant will be a new greenfield plant, which is targeted to start up Q1-Q2 of 2025. This position will be part of the operations preparations team while the plant is being built and then lead the production start-up, working with the rest of the management team. This position will report to the Production Manager. The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the manufacture of IKO Mat Tech rolls while maintaining high standards for safety and quality. This requires solid knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes and the ability to engage and motivate employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing leadership to fully engage employees and foster a productive work environment.
• Promote a strong safety culture where employees believe that all injuries are preventable. Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, injuries, and workplace hazards.
• Maintain adherence to Company and OSHA safety standards, conduct safety workplace inspections and facilitate safety programs such as behavior-based safety observations.
• Ensure employees receive training on procedures relating to safety, quality, and production. Conduct training, cross-training, and rotation of employees for product, process, and employee development.
• Conduct regular crew meetings to provide production employees with the information they need to do their jobs. This includes communication of safety, quality and production changes, progress toward goals and overall plant performance.
• Work closely with other Supervisors to achieve plant SQDCP metrics.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Operate within standard operating and Quality procedures.
• Work cooperatively with production and maintenance teams to identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner and assist in the resolution of quality / production problems. Identify and eliminate root causes of problems and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Evaluate team members’ performance and provide coaching and guidance to improve employee’s skill sets.
• Plan and manage scheduling for production team. Maintain employee time and attendance in Kronos. Complete shift reports.
• Assure that a clean and safe working environment is always maintained.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• MUST BE FLEXIBLE FOR 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Basic Job Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• Experience, knowledge, or training in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
• High-speed manufacturing experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience of 3-5 years
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation and listening) and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of operational improvement through employee engagement.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office preferred.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent.
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.