Production Supervisor

AJR Filtration, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AJR Filtration, Inc. in Illinois seeks an experienced Operations Manager to supervise the hourly workforce, plan resources, and coordinate production with safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with quality, supply chain, production leadership and HR to meet customer goals, run reports, update SOPs, and lead meetings including safety training.

Qualifications

• BS degree in management, engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years operations management experience in manufacturing
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload
• Experience with ERP and MS Office
• Strong problem solving abilities with proactive mindset

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize resources to meet organizational and customer goals
• Schedule jobs / work orders to meet demand while maximizing efficiency
• Provide direction and supervision to hourly workforce ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met
• Complete safety, production, quality and employee performance reports
• Document changes and updates to production processes; collaborate with Quality Department on SOPs
• Conduct safety meetings and other meetings to ensure high levels of communication

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

This position is responsible for providing overall supervision to the hourly workforce. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, organizing and utilizing resources (human, materials, and equipment) effectively and within safety and quality standards. This position works in collaboration with a variety of other departments including quality, supply chain, other production departments, production leadership and human resources.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and organize resources to ensure organizational and customer goals are met.
• Scheduling jobs / work orders to meet customer demands while also maximizing departmental efficiency.
• Provide direction and supervision to the hourly workforce to ensure goals are met with regard to safety, quality, and production; including but not limited to coaching and feedback, conducting performance reviews and disciplinary actions, as appropriate.
• Complete a variety of reports with regard to safety, production, quality, employee performance, and etc.
• Maintain appropriate communication and documentation of changes and updates to production process and document SOPs, in collaboration with the Quality Department.
• Conduct timely communication meetings, safety training, and other meetings as required to ensure high levels of communication are maintained.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in the Management, Engineering or related field a plus
• Minimum 5 years operations management experience in the manufacturing leadership experience
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to take initiative, with a demonstrated passion and commitment for getting the job done right the first time
• Excellent computer skills are required, Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of ERP systems
• Effective problem solving skills with an eye towards proactive solutions

Working conditions:

Position will primarily be located in a plant environment with frequent requirements to conduct work in the warehouse or production areas. Other requirements including standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, fingering, grasping, use of personal computer and related office equipment, and a minimum 40 work hours per week. Minimal travel may be required.