Production Supervisor

ITW; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

ITW Deltar Fasteners is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift, supervise manufacturing employees, and provide technical support to Manufacturing departments/cells. You will ensure a well-executed shift, maintain attendance records, and drive continuous improvement while upholding ITW policies.

You will be responsible for training, performance evaluations, onboarding, and coordinating with cell leaders to maximize uptime and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and holding team members accountable.
• Willing to hold themselves and others accountable for duties.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Understand mold setup and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff for work assignments based upon priority.
• Lead by creating an engaged and positive environment on the Shift.
• Ensure Shift personnel are executing their job responsibilities.
• Address and document unacceptable behaviors, poor performance, and attendance issues.
• Lead onboarding and training initiatives for new team members.
• Manage attendance records for payroll processing.
• Develop plans for coverage with cell leaders.
• Report absent employees and optimize resources to maximize machine uptime.
• Onboard new team members using work instructions and training.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description:

ITW Deltar Fasteners is a large division within the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners. Locations include Frankfort, IL, Chippewa Falls, WI, and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhances our customers' competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.


• Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.


• Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The major areas of responsibility for this position are supervising manufacturing employees to ensure a well-executed shift while working alongside employees and provide Technical Support to your respective Manufacturing departments/cell(s).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct staff for work assignments based upon priority


• Lead by creating an engaged and positive environment on the Shift


• Ensure Shift personnel are executing their job responsibilities


• Hold employees accountable to the ITW employee handbook and established performance accountability processes by consistently addressing and documenting unacceptable behaviors, poor performance, and attendance issues. Leverage the Manufacturing and/or Plant Manager for support and direction, as needed.


• Effectively lead and manage the performance and development of direct reports by managing employee relations, complete annual performance evaluations, interview prospective hires, and lead onboarding and training initiatives


• Maintain attendance records daily to ensure smooth payroll processing for the specified time interval


• Develop plans for coverage with cell leaders


• Report absent employees to the appropriate Manufacturing personnel and assist in restructuring available resources to maximize machine uptime


• Onboard new team members by:


• Utilizing work instructions, training presentations, and on-the-job training


• Identifying team members to help develop their skills during the initial training period determined by you


• Conducting 30/60/90 day reviews at each specified interval using the established checklist


• Ensure safe working conditions, rules and practices are followed, and work with Cell personnel to ensure 5S activities are implemented and are being completed


• Develop team members by identifying and promoting training and other improvement activities


• Troubleshoot/monitor manufacturing bottlenecks


• Communicate shift reports via email, crossover meetings, and/or text to the appropriate Senior Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Relations, and Reliability personnel


• Conduct ongoing communication with General Techs through Gemba walks and daily shift crossover meetings


• Ensure containment and traceability of non-conforming product is completed or communicated to the next shift


• Manage the inventory status of approved and non-conforming product utilizing the ERP system


• Participate in root cause analysis activities for factors affecting overall product quality


• Identify continuous improvement opportunities


• Collect and report Manufacturing metrics as assigned and continuously work to create and execute improvement plans


• Responsible for part quality associated with set up and processing parameters


• Use personal computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, hand tools, hand/power lift trucks, and overhead cranes


• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience Leading and Holding Team Members accountable is a must.


• Willing to hold themselves and others accountable for the roles and duties that have been assigned to them


• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, is a plus


• Learn about the job duties of a General Technician, Material Handler, and/or Mold Technician


• Technical experience with plastic injection molding preferred, along with hands-on experience with raw materials, mold set-up, and troubleshooting skills for material central feed systems


• Qualified candidate will possess a good work ethic, is reliable, and dedicated to quality. Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.


• Able to lift 55 lbs


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English), good visual skills, and reasoning ability


• Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization

Compensation Information:

$75,000-$95,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.