Production Supervisor, 1st Shift

PLZ Corp; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Bonus incentives

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee an entire shift, drive safety, quality and lean initiatives, and coach team members. The role focuses on maintaining line efficiency, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance with company standards across manufacturing facilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, a high school diploma (BS in engineering a plus), OSHA certification, and knowledge of SAP production systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in manufacturing
• Prior supervisory experience
• Knowledge of SAP production systems
• OSHA certification is a plus
• CPIM/CMS a plus

Responsibilities

• Promote safety-first culture and injury-free workplace
• Set daily goals and monitor productivity/quality
• Lead audits and address issues with departments
• Investigate quality exceptions and drive corrective actions
• Lead daily toolbox talks and coach the shift team
• Develop lean improvements and sustain PLZ improvements
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with department managers
• Provide performance feedback and training plans
• Ensure scheduling and adaptability across shifts
• Maintain housekeeping and lean practices

Skills

Time and process management

Process improvement

Quality control

Safety-focus

Team management and coaching

Decision making

Production planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma

BS in engineering preferred

OSHA Safety certification

CPIM

CMS

Tools

SAP production knowledge

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the function of the entire shift, including helping develop solutions & processes that support ensuring the lines run efficiently and with high safety & quality standards; leading change for business support & lean transformation in alignment with company focus; coaching (Individuals & team) and teaching waste (non- value added) elimination and executes projects using all or any tools established.

Responsibilities:

• Promote safety first culture that fosters an injury free workplace
• Participate in setting of daily goals prior to shift start up
• Help perform physical audits of the production work performed, monitoring against productivity & quality standards, working with departments to address all issues/concerns
• Communicate, investigate, and correct any product quality exceptions and issues.
• Lead Daily Toolbox Talks according to standard work established
• Facilitate team development, working to train the team members within the shifts and support training needs across all shifts.
• Ensure good housekeeping throughout shift, initiating and following Lean practices
• Measure and monitor area performance utilizing established metrics
• Promote a positive & productive team environment- lead by example.
• Focus on maintaining scheduling requirements, communicating issues in a timely manner
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the shift
• Develop systems and processes to sustain PLZ improvement activity. This will include coaching, teaching, mentoring, and utilizing problem solving approach across the line(s)/Teams
• Participate in daily report out meetings
• Work with department managers to ensure preventative maintenance activities are complete and promote continuous improvement of equipment reliability.
• Provide performance feedback of team members to managers, along with development of training plans to support skill advancement and cross training to improve team flexibility.
• Focus on team engagement to achieve continuous improvement in both production efficiency and changeover completion
• Must have SAP production knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills:

• Time and process management
• Process improvement
• Quality control
• Safety-focus
• Team management and coaching
• Decision making
• Production planning
• Communication

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, BS in engineering a plus
• 2 + years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory experience
• OSHA Safety certification, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) a plus

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $90,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.