Production Supervisor

Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Overview:
In this role, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day 
running of the Production Department, responsible for meeting all production and shipping 
requirements in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Works with the QC Laboratory in developing and 
implementing quality programs. This position will report on-site in St. Charles, IL. The shift hours for this position will be 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Monday - Friday).

Essential Job Functions:
•  Lead and coach with integrity and respect!
•  Plan, organize and control the day-to-day activities of the Production Department to meet 
customer requirements including the scheduling of orders, manpower planning and the effective use 
of equipment.
•  Ensure all employees understand and follow standard operating procedures through training 
programs and control systems.
•  Communicate special instructions to operators and enforce plant rules and regulations.
•  Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all areas of the plant.
•  Complete daily, weekly, and monthly safety and housekeeping instructions.
•  Be involved in the plant safety programs, reviewing and enforcing all safety and health 
regulations, providing safety training, and investigating any safety problem or accident within 
department.
•  Ensure compliance with hazardous waste programs and hazard material identification 
systems.
•  Audit the satellite waste accumulation areas daily.
•  Support the laboratory in all areas of quality control including process improvements, sampling 
and manufacturing techniques, raw material approval and work off programs.
•  Coordinate with Maintenance Department to implement an effective and timely maintenance program 
to ensure proper equipment life.
•  Work with inventory control in measuring and controlling raw material and ink losses through 
accurate measuring and control systems.
•  Enter work orders into SAP.
•  Document and report on equipment utilization including filter usage, department productivity and 
overtime performance.
•  Report and discuss any manufacturing or delivery problems with Management.

Required Education and Experience:

•  HS Diploma or equivalent
•  3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing env