Supervisor

PTC Tubular Products LLC; Fairbury (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Healthcare

HSA option

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

401K plan with company match

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual college scholarship available

Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job summary

PTC Tubular Products LLC seeks a plant shift supervisor to oversee safety, quality, and production on the assigned shift. You will supervise 25–60 direct reports, enforce EEOC/OSHA standards, and ensure efficient plant operation with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with experience in manufacturing environments and the use of ERP systems. Evening shift may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Number of Direct Reports: 25-60
• Job Titles of Direct Reports: Shop employees
• Experience leading a manufacturing shift and implementing safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and enforce general safety rules, plant rules, EEOC and OSHA standards.
• Report safety hazards to EHS coordinator, Operations manager and Plant manager.
• Investigate and fill out accident reports and notify appropriate people of all accidents occurring during the shift.
• Has primary responsibility for quality assurance and production levels.
• Supervise assigned work shift.
• Responsible for the efficient operation of the plant.
• Discipline, training, safety and welfare of employees on assigned shift.
• Assign employees to jobs and train in efficient procedures.
• Monitor manpower and strive for optimal pounds per labor hour.
• Work on the floor to instruct and monitor production and SPC charts.
• Ensure proper material, tooling, and gauges are available and used.
• Maintain proper material flow and minimize lost machine time.
• Inform Operations Manager of inventory shortages or tooling needs.
• Report machinery and equipment needing repair via work order system.
• Review overtime and ensure fair distribution.
• Monitor attendance, performance, punctuality and breaks.
• Handle suspensions when necessary.
• Review labor edits for accurate pay.
• Review production reports at shift end.
• Suggest improvements in production, safety, and working conditions.
• Communicate with next shift about status and special instructions.
• Keep wastage to the lowest possible rate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Independence

Result-driven

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FAIRBURY - Fairbury, IL 61739

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Afternoon

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

Benefits

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary

Oversee the plant on the given shift and employees of that shift in all aspects regarding safety, quality, and production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct and enforce general safety rules, plant rules, EEOC and OSHA standards.
• Report safety hazards to EHS coordinator, Operations manager and Plant manager.
• Investigate and fill out accident reports and notify appropriate people of all accidents occurring during the shift.
• Has primary responsibility for quality assurance and production levels.
• Supervise assigned work shift.
• Responsible for the efficient operation of the plant.
• Responsible for the discipline, training, safety and welfare of the employees on assigned shift.
• Assign employees to jobs. Train and instruct employees in the most efficient method possible in their job procedures.
• Utilize manpower to obtain the most efficient production possible by monitoring pounds per labor hour.
• Work directly on the floor always to instruct and monitor production and SPC charts.
• Ensure that proper material, tooling, and gauges are available and on the machine before the present job is completed.
• Ensure that material flows in proper order so there is no lost machine time.
• Inform Operations Manager of any inventory shortage or tooling needs.
• Report on machinery and equipment needing repair via work order system.
• Review overtime hours for employees, making sure it is distributed fairly.
• Monitor employee attendance, performance, punctuality and returns from breaks and discipline according to company policies.
• Responsible for suspensions when necessary.
• Review labor edits and edit as necessary to insure employees are paid correctly.
• Review production reports at the end of the shift.
• Suggest ways to improve production, safety and working conditions.
• Communicate with incoming Supervisor regarding job status, any problems that occurred on the shift or special instructions that would be beneficial to the next shift.
• Continually work toward keeping wasted material to the lowest possible rate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.

Number of Direct Reports: 25-60

Job Titles of Direct Reports: Shop employees

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate efficiently both verbally and written.
• Must have leadership ability.
• Must be organized.
• Must be able to adapt and implement change.
• Must understand production processes/ work instructions as necessary to supervise plant employees.
• Must be able to work independently to solve problems without close supervision.
• Must be able to produce results and achieve goals.
• Must have a sense of urgency and ability to instill in others.
• Must be proactive in approach.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

None

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.