Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Magna International; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plan

401k matching

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

EFAP

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a production supervisor in Illinois to oversee daily output and lead a team of technicians, operators and material handlers. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and policy compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will drive performance, coach staff, conduct appraisals, and participate in audits while promoting a healthy, productive workplace and supporting open communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have good problem solving skills and planning and scheduling ability.
• Must have good math skills and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall production output in assigned area and supervision of staff.
• Maintain positive employee relations and address concerns; resolve conflicts; enforce policies.
• Promote open door policy; conduct performance appraisals; implement disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure training, safety, quality, environmental and BOS policy compliance; complete audits.
• Prepare production reporting, shift handovers, and documentation; lead meetings.
• Lead or support task forces, launches, and safety/quality teams; participate in cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Confidentiality

Group presentations

Math

Computer skills

Job description

**Job Responsibilities:*** Responsible for the overall production output in assigned area by ensuring assigned employees are performing their assigned duties.* Maintains positive employee relations within department, including: follows up on employee concerns / suggestions; resolves conflict situations; interprets and administers employee related policies.* Promotes and supports the Open Door Policy* Motivates direct reports to perform their work with a high degree of quality and productivity.* Ensures direct reports' compliance with all safety, quality, environmental and BOS policies and procedures. Performs audits as required.* Ensures employees receive the necessary training to perform their jobs, keeping them informed of any changes or new requirements.* Assists direct reports by coaching and counseling employees as necessary per company policies.* Conducts performance appraisals on direct reports in a timely manner.* Applies disciplinary actions as necessary. Ensures fair and consistent treatment of employees.* Maintains attendance records and approves time sheets. Approves vacation schedules.* Provides support to employees in all technical functions of the department.* Contributes to a healthy, positive and safe work environment* Maintains an acceptable attendance record.* Promotes the maintenance of a clean and safe work area.* Maintains and completes all appropriate production reporting and documentation of activities as required.* Conducts department meetings and ensures documentation is recorded and maintained.* Complete daily EOS reports and document communications for next shift.* Review equipment readiness, material supply conditions and other assigned activities at end of shift.* Leads and / or assists Task Forces, Launch Teams and Safety and Quality 8D Teams.* Implements lateral moves, postings, layoffs and recalls in department as needed.* Submits and implements cost reduction ideas and innovations and encourages direct reports to participate as well.* Completes maintenance work orders and purchase orders.* Writes department procedures.* Any other duties as assigned.* Supervises: Technicians (various levels), Forklift Operators, Material Handlers, General Production Workers, etc.**Skills/Experience Required*** Required: 2 - 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.* Preferred: 2 years experience in a related manufacturing process. Previous Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.* Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written).* Must have good problem solving skills and planning and scheduling ability.* Willingness to work weekends and overtime on short notice, or alternate shifts as required.* Must have good math skills. Must have good computer skills.* Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.* Must be able to make decisions in a timely manner. Must remain calm in fast-paced/quickly changing environment.* Must have the ability to make group presentations.* Pay Range: $68,000 - $75,000* Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.* Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.* Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.* Vision - VSP - Two different plans.* 401k and matching at 6 months.* Paid Parental Leave.* FSA/HSA.* Company Paid Life Insurance.* Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)* Paid Time Off.* 13 Paid Holidays.* On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.* Magna Family Scholarship.* Tuition Reimbursement.* Service Award Programs.* Disaster Assistance Program.* Profit Participation Program after 2 years.