AJR Production Supervisor

KELTEC Technolab Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KELTEC Technolab Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Full Time Manager to supervise the hourly workforce and coordinate resources across production, quality, and supply chain.

You will plan, organize, and oversee schedules ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while collaborating with multiple departments. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Management or Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing operations leadership, with strong communication and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of operations management experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Demonstrated strong leadership with interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Proactive problem solving and initiative to drive quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize resources to meet organizational and customer goals.
• Schedule jobs/work orders to meet demand and maximize efficiency.
• Supervise hourly workforce with focus on safety, quality and production goals; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Prepare reports on safety, production, quality and employee performance.
• Document production process changes and SOP updates with Quality.
• Lead safety meetings and trainings to maintain high communication standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Scheduling

Communication

ERP systems

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Full Time Management Chicago, IL, US

Reports to: Production Manager

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for providing overall supervision to the hourly workforce. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, organizing and utilizing resources (human, materials, and equipment) effectively and within safety and quality standards. This position works in collaboration with a variety of other departments including quality, supply chain, other production departments, production leadership and human resources.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and organize resources to ensure organizational and customer goals are met.
• Scheduling jobs / work orders to meet customer demands while also maximizing departmental efficiency.
• Provide direction and supervision to the hourly workforce to ensure goals are met with regard to safety, quality, and production; including but not limited to coaching and feedback, conducting performance reviews and disciplinary actions, as appropriate.
• Complete a variety of reports with regard to safety, production, quality, employee performance, and etc.
• Maintain appropriate communication and documentation of changes and updates to production process and document SOPs, in collaboration with the Quality Department.
• Conduct timely communication meetings, safety training, and other meetings as required to ensure high levels of communication are maintained.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in the Management, Engineering or related field a plus
• Minimum 5 years operations management experience in the manufacturing leadership experience
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to take initiative, with a demonstrated passion and commitment for getting the job done right the first time
• Excellent computer skills are required, Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of ERP systems
• Effective problem solving skills with an eye towards proactive solutions

Working conditions:

Position will primarily be located in a plant environment with frequent requirements to conduct work in the warehouse or production areas. Other requirements including standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, fingering, grasping, use of personal computer and related office equipment, and a minimum 40 work hours per week. Minimal travel may be required.