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Production Supervisor In Training

UPG
Libertyville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jan 2026

About the role

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

    • Provide leadership and vision to the hourly team to help drive results and meet production, quality, and safety goals.
    • Develop relationships with the various stakeholders to maximize knowledge attainment/business alignment
    • Learn Metalex policy, process, and procedures for assigned function & execute on goals for assigned function
    • Manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly team members by actively engaging with staff on the production floor.
    • Ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality by interpreting data and auditing production results within various departments.
    • Lead and direct team members to successful outcomes by following procedures, relaying expectations, and holding team members accountable per the Union contract and disciplinary policy.
    • Ensure a safety-oriented environment at the facility for all team members, vendors and customers through safety initiatives, training, leadership development, observations on the floor, and enforcement of policies.
    • Direct, train and coach team members through actively engaging staff on the production floor on aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness a continuous improvement.
    • Maintain department shop floor metrics, visual controls, and continuous improvement methods on the manufacturing floor.
    • Direct and execute daily production requirements.
    • Meet or exceed productivity goals.
    • Ensure quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing, and enforcing compliance with customer, regulatory and Metalex policies and processes.
    • Be able to track, analyze and execute quality and facility improvement initiatives as determined from performance data.
    • Identify project opportunities to improve the business and support effective application of best
    • Demonstrate ability to execute projects in fast-paced environment and ensure that all production and reporting is completed timely and accurately.
    •  Work with production schedulers to ensure good product flow and 100% on-time delivery.
    •  Write maintenance work orders.
    •  Be knowledgeable of all jobs, operations, and machines within the department.
    • Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field a plus.
  •  Highly motivated, flexible, dependable self-starter. Must demonstrate self-accountability and a sense of urgency
  • Responsible, ethical, honest, positive, upbeat, and approachable. 
  • Strong communication skills to engage, inspire and hold team members accountable
  • Proven track record of problem-solving skills
  • Superb time and project management abilities
  • Ability to track and interpret data
  • Capable of assuming authority as needed
  • Strong computer skills including Office 365
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
  • Professional training and certifications a plus (i.e. Six Sigma, ISO Certification)
  •  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  •  Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Metalex LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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