Production Supervisor

Company Description

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

For more than 150 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators throughout the world for its top-quality, energy efficient commercial cooking equipment. Our equipment is found in busy kitchens nationwide; target segments include large chain restaurants, emerging/regional chains, independent restaurants, K-12 schools, grocery and hotels/recreation.

Vulcan is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $14.5 billion in 2021.

SCOPE:
Supervises staff to assemble fryers, griddles, and broilers, and organizes and monitors workflow. Reports to Operations Manager 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Review the work performance, absenteeism, and quality, of all supervised personnel and take corrective action as  warranted. 
• Understands and enforces processes, policies, and procedures through counseling and coaching.
• Monitor production and processes to ensure the employee is using proper methods and procedures.
• Advise and assist employees on methods to help the employee attain established work standards.
• Assists in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and mentoring of new employees.
• Support talent development within the plant workforce and crew leads to ensure a strong pipeline for succession planning.
• Maintain workflow and ensure availability of resources and materials.
• Monitor and coach safety practices consistent with corporate direction and policy.
• Maintain housekeeping programs for a safe work environment consistent with corporate direction and policy.
• Interact with other departments to resolve problems that interfere with productivity.
• Review takt times for production lines and balance resources to meet demand.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to identify and implement continuous improvement tasks and projects.
• Calculate, review, and distribute daily production efficiencies for all production teams. 
• Learn and embrace ITWs toolbox and core values. 
• Compile and maintain department records as required.
• Provide coverage when crew leads are away (sickness, vacation, etc.).
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Engineering
• Minimum 5 yrs of production supervisory experience required
• PC Skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and time sheets

Skills / Ability:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and inspire employees.
• Effective communicator with team, stakeholders, and decision makers.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Possesses knowledge of OSHA and its rules and regulations. 
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance. 
• Ability to plan, assign, and utilize resources to meet company objectives.
• Possesses a good understanding of manufacturing operations and related processes. 
• Ability to respond to changes quickly, calmly, and efficiently. 

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing Floor - Based in Charlotte, NC
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Production Schedule - Monday – Thursday starting at 6 am; 10 hours per day and available to work OT Fridays as required.
• Hands on testing and/or troubleshooting

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