Innophos
Production Supervisor II
Chicago Heights, IL · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$93k-$138kDetected 81 days ago
BudgetingLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Provide clear performance expectations, address any issues, and foster a positive and high-performing team culture.
- Supervisory Responsibility: Physical Demands: - Frequent plant field visits requiring the use of protective gear, such as safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, and hair net.
Responsibilities
- Lead Production Operations: Drive and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production goals, including throughput, capacity, and scheduling targets.
- Supervise & Optimize Workforce: Assign tasks, monitor work performance, and adjust resources as needed to ensure production deadlines are met on time and according to specifications.
- Manage Operational Adjustments: Evaluate and adjust production plans as needed to address changes in shipment schedules, inventory levels, and production requirements.
- Improve Efficiency & Reduce Waste: Lead initiatives to reduce waste, optimize production efficiency, and enhance product quality through continuous improvement practices.
- Oversee Staffing & Scheduling: Manage staffing levels, including shift scheduling, overtime distribution, and ensuring adequate personnel to meet production requirements.
- Collaborate with Maintenance: Work closely with the Maintenance Department to coordinate repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance, minimizing downtime and maintaining equipment reliability.
- Team Development: Lead by example in training, mentoring, and developing production staff. Provide clear performance expectations, address any issues, and foster a positive and high-performing team culture.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Drive and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production goals, including throughput, capacity, and scheduling targets.
- Manage staffing levels, including shift scheduling, overtime distribution, and ensuring adequate personnel to meet production requirements.
Requirements
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an associate's degree in a technical or management field with supervisory experience.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of phosphate manufacturing chemistry and equipment is a plus.
Skills
- 3 + years of supervisory experience.
- 5+ years manufacturing experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and meet production goals.
- Deep knowledge of safety practices, regulatory standards, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and production efficiency.
- Ability to identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
Compensation
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program
- Foster a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Required Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or an associate's degree in a technical or management field with supervisory experience.
Company info
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
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