Production Supervisor

IKO Industries; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in roofing and building materials. The Bismarck, Missouri plant produces granules for shingle plants in a high speed, continuous manufacturing environment.

The Production Supervisor will lead daily production, coach a safety‑driven team, and drive improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to ensure safety and quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in industrial technology, engineering, business administration, or management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience in high‑speed, continuous process manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven track record of operational improvements through employee engagement and team building.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset.
• Understanding of MSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily granule production activities to meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Provide leadership and coaching to production employees to meet safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S with the production team.
• Maintain a highly engaged workforce and collaborate with HR and HSE on performance management and staffing.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure operational consistency and resolve production issues quickly.
• Mentor and evaluate direct reports and build an accountable, capable team.
• Maintain 5S, promote safety culture, and address near-misses and hazards.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and plant procedures to protect personnel and product quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Workday time & attendance

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underpin this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily granule production activities to meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Providing leadership and coaching to production employees to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives.
• Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, working directly with production team.
• Providing leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce.
• Partners with HR and HSE in areas of performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, staffing, employee development, training, and safety.
• Collaborate with other production supervisors to ensure operational consistency.
• Manage employee attendance, performance, discipline, and training in accordance with company policies.
• Mentoring and evaluating immediate direct reports and establishing an effective team that is accountable and capable of achieving all performance goals.
• Assuring plant housekeeping meets company standards, implements, and maintains a 5S program to sustain improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture where employees believe that all injuries are preventable.
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, injuries, and workplace hazards.
• Maintain adherence to Company and MSHA safety standards.
• Conduct regular crew meetings to provide production employees with the information they need to do their jobs. This includes communication of safety, quality and production changes, progress toward goals and overall plant performance.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Operate within standard operating and Quality procedures.
• Work cooperatively with production, maintenance, and quality teams to identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner and assist in the resolution of quality / production problems.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of problems and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in industrial technology, engineering, business administration, or management preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience in high‑speed, continuous process manufacturing is an asset
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proven track record of operational improvements through employee engagement and team building
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset
• Understanding of MSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements a plus
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator when required
• May require rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and on‑call support as needed

Safety and Compliance

The Production Supervisor is expected to comply with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times. The Production Supervisor must prioritize safety in all tasks, ensuring equipment is operated responsibly, and plant procedures are strictly followed to protect personnel, equipment, and product quality.

Benefits of Employment

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401k Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Perks & Discounts

The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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