Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

ITW Automotive; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,500 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive in Richton Park, Illinois, is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, organize, and control daily production while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

You will coach and lead teams on the shop floor, enforce standard work, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience required.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate associates to safely achieve shift production, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Maintain a consistent leadership presence on the production floor throughout the shift.
• Set clear expectations and hold operators accountable for attendance, performance, quality, safety, and following standard work.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and staffing; take action and engage in continuous improvement.
• Support Model Factory plans by reinforcing standard work and meeting cycle-time and output expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Influence/Dissemination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

IMES

Job description

Job Description

To plan, organize, implement, and control production in an organizational manner to ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory and costs are met on products that are produced effectively, efficiently, on time, within budget and in compliance with our customer expectations.

Job Description

To plan, organize, implement, and control production in an organizational manner to ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory and costs are met on products that are produced effectively, efficiently, on time, within budget and in compliance with our customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate associates to safely achieve shift production, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Maintain a consistent leadership presence on the production floor throughout the shift.
• Set clear expectations and hold operators accountable for attendance, performance, quality, safety, and following standard work.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and staffing; take action and
• Support Model Factory plans by reinforcing standard work, meeting cycle-time and output expectations, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate shift documentation, including production results, downtime, staffing, overtime, and corrective actions.
• Provide a clear and timely shift handoff to the incoming supervisor and management.
• Effectively communicate with associates, peers, maintenance, quality, automation, materials, and leadership.
• Make efficient use of personnel and equipment to meet the production schedule.
• Identify and resolve production problems and assist employees with work-related issues.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards consistently.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Foster teamwork and cooperation by leading by example.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and workflow.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while addressing performance concerns promptly.
• Assist with emergency response and serve as the senior site leader when required during third shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ work experience in manufacturing required
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook, IMES a plus
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and influence others
• Must be proactive in work assignments and enjoy fast paced work environment
• Able to positively and effectively influence and disseminate information between Production and Management

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use the online application system process due to your disability, please email [e-mail] request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

Compensation Information

$64,500-$86,000

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.