Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

IKO North America; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and benefits plan

Matched retirement savings program

Diversity and Inclusion focus

Industry leadership

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive safety, quality and production improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes rooting cause analyses, coaching teams, and ensuring adherence to processes and IKO values. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree related to industrial technology, engineering, or management, plus at least five years in manufacturing, including three in supervision.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation), analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent.
• Flexible to work varying shift and days.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, safety, quality and production.
• Facilitate root cause analysis of issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Train employees on safety, quality, and production processes and track participation.
• Document and maintain reports, checklists, production metrics, and incident investigations.
• Manage daily work activities and ensure adherence to IKO values and policies.
• Oversee shift operations and coordinate with teams to meet production targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive safety, quality and production improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes rooting cause analyses, coaching teams, and ensuring adherence to processes and IKO values. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree related to industrial technology, engineering, or management, plus at least five years in manufacturing, including three in supervision.