Production Supervisor: Safety, Efficiency, StockOptions

Aerotek; Kokomo (IN); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision

401k

Paid PTO

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek seeks a Production Supervisor for an hourly leadership role in Kokomo, IN, overseeing a small team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The position supports rotating shifts in a facility moving toward 24/7 operations, with direct supervision of ~23 operators/technicians and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities include leading daily production, promoting safety, monitoring processes, utilizing PLC/HMI, and driving process improvements while

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of operations experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, oil and gas, refining, industrial processing, or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Operational leadership experience in a plant or industrial environment.
• Experience operating industrial process equipment such as reactors, pumps, compressors, or related systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial processes and resolving operational issues.
• Ability to interpret process and analytical data to make informed operational decisions.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead teams and coordinate with cross-functional groups.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop operators and technicians.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a 24/5 operation transitioning toward 24/7 operations.
• Proficiency in using PLC and HMI systems to monitor and control operations.
• Strong focus on safety, quality control, and procedural compliance.
• Ability to manage production activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Capability to work in industrial manufacturing environments, including around hot process equipment and corrosive chemicals.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily operations within the assigned process area to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce procedural discipline across all activities.
• Supervise and support approximately 23 operators or technicians, providing clear direction and coaching.
• Coordinate shift turnover activities to ensure effective communication and continuity between shifts.
• Monitor process conditions and equipment performance to identify deviations and maintain optimal operation.
• Utilize PLC and HMI systems to monitor and control plant operations.
• Coordinate regularly with engineering and quality teams to align on production, quality, and process improvement goals.
• Support troubleshooting activities to resolve process and equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and enhance safety.
• Revise and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation as needed.
• Lead operator training and qualification activities to ensure team members are competent and compliant with procedures.
• Sign off on operator qualifications and track training progression for team members.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain operational readiness, housekeeping standards, and a clean, organized work area.
• Support startup, shutdown, and process transition activities to ensure safe and controlled operations.
• Support contamination control measures and uphold high-purity manufacturing expectations.

Conocimientos

Operations leadership

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

PLC/HMI operation

Data interpretation

Team coaching

Rotating shifts

Process optimization

Equipment monitoring

Communication

SOP compliance

Descripción del empleo

Aerotek seeks a Production Supervisor for an hourly leadership role in Kokomo, IN, overseeing a small team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The position supports rotating shifts in a facility moving toward 24/7 operations, with direct supervision of ~23 operators/technicians and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities include leading daily production, promoting safety, monitoring processes, utilizing PLC/HMI, and driving process improvements while