Granule Production Supervisor: Lean & Safety Focus

IKO North America; Ironton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Bismarck, Missouri plant to oversee granule production in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with HR/HSE, and a focus on achieving production targets and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in industrial tech, engineering or management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience in high-speed process manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily granule production to meet targets and quality standards.
• Lead and coach production employees for safety, quality and efficiency goals.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and 5S principles.
• Collaborate with HR and HSE on staffing, training and safety.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure proper 5S housekeeping and adherence to MSHA safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in industrial technology, engineering, business administration or management

Tools

Workday time & attendance

Microsoft Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Bismarck, Missouri plant to oversee granule production in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with HR/HSE, and a focus on achieving production targets and customer satisfaction.