Hourly Production Supervisor

Italmatch Chemicals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-paid Life and Disability

Job summary

Italmatch USA Corporation is seeking an Hourly Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly operators, ensuring safe manufacturing activities and adherence to environmental guidelines. You will plan workflows, monitor performance, and drive process improvements while coordinating with plant management.

The role requires strong supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a focus on safety and efficient production in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory role with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily activities of hourly operators to meet goals.
• Maintain compliance with EHS guidelines and regulations.
• Organize production workflow to achieve quality, efficiency, and on-time completion.
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve process/equipment problems.
• Generate and distribute production reports communicating plan, status, and issues.
• Provide training and coaching to staff; manage performance and attendance.
• Schedule maintenance staff and respond to off-shift or weekend needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Quality control

ISO 9001 / 14001 knowledge

SAP familiarity

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education is a plus

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Italmatch

Italmatch USA Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals throughout North America and globally as part of the Italmatch Chemicals Group. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Description

Italmatch USA Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals throughout North America and globally as part of the Italmatch Chemicals Group. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Under the direction of the Multisite Manager – Ashtabula and Bedford Park, the Hourly Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring all daily activities of a team of hourly operators to ensure operational goals and deadlines are accomplished, while maintaining compliance with current environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines, as well as all other applicable regulations.

This is a working supervisory role, and incumbent is expected to work with the members of his team, and, in certain circumstances (i.e., shortage of qualified manpower), operate a process/equipment to guarantee continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Champion a safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations to create and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Ensure all maintenance and production activities are performed according to established OSHA, EPA, and site’s safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain a physical presence in the different production areas of the plant.
• Assign work and provide constant and immediate supervision over the production staff.
• Organize and direct production workflow, ensuring that quality standards, production efficiencies, and timely completion are all achieved.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to production (process, equipment, etc.), as well as quality issues.
• Generate and distribute production reports to communicate plan, status, and/or issues.
• Respond and communicate through the appropriate channels all safety incidents, operating inefficiencies, downtime events, and housekeeping issues.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining and improving processes and operations in the manufacturing areas.
• Assist management in establishing operating strategies and plans toward achieving company’s goals.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team. Assist in setting performance objectives and hold team to key performance indicators.
• Facilitate and verify appropriate training of employees, updating and maintaining training documentation.
• Hold each employee accountable for performing daily duties and assigned tasks. Address any attendance, behavioral, or performance issues immediately, and administer discipline when necessary.
• Schedule workdays and off days of maintenance staff, tracking vacations and floating holidays based on work requirements.
• Flexibility and responsiveness for off-shift and emergent issues, on the weekend; 24/7 responsiveness and partnership with plant management.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. College education is a plus.
• At least three years of supervisory experience are required.
• Minimum five years working in a manufacturing plant. Understanding of chemical processes is a plus.
• Experience in plant operations, including quality control, project execution, production planning and scheduling.
• Experienced with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and Responsible Care is desirable.
• Problem solving, analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills is a requirement.
• Experience working with forklifts is a requirement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using databases and internet. Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check and pre-placement physical (including respirator) and pre-employment drug-screen.

Working Conditions

• Requires work in a manufacturing plant using potentially hazardous chemicals and equipment.
• Strength:
• Standing 60% of time, sitting 30% of time and Walking 10% of time,
• Lifting: 55 lbs., Carrying: 55 lbs. Occasional lifting and carrying of pails of product.
• Speaking & Hearing: Interact with all plant groups as well as the plants environmental consultants.
• Seeing: Must be able to read and follow written instructions.

Why Join Italmatch?

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Career growth with a global specialty chemicals leader

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are Equal Opportunity Employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.