1 Shift Production Supervisor

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works “ITW” is a global diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW’s 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. Our strategy is to leverage the full potential of the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns. ITW is committed to operational excellence and innovation that helps our customers create the products and services that make our lives better.

The Seats & Motion Division within the ITW Automotive Segment delivers highly differentiated, precision-engineered plastic solutions to our “80” global OEMs & Tiers across North America and Europe through customer back innovation, targeted at addressing the emerging pain points associated with passenger seating & comfort, and ensuring best-in-class quality & delivery through our commitment to 80/20 operational excellence. ​

ITW Dahti Seating is one Business Unit of the Seats and Motion Division of Illinois Tool Works. Dahti is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art seating and other products with a high demand for comfort.  Based in Rockford, Michigan, we serve a variety of prominent clients throughout North America, Europe, and Asia

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling production in an organizational manner to ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory and costs are met on products that are produced effectively, efficiently, on time, within budget and in compliance with our customer expectations.  The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and will be responsible for motivating positive and productive employee development, strong customer service skills, coupled with high energy experience to mentor and motivate a team to deliver quality product on time. Production Supervisor will be directly responsible for the supervision of the plant’s Production Floor Technicians, Material Handler, and Automation/Repair Technicians.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive improvement in all manufacturing processes using the ITW Toolbox.
• Supervision of all non-exempt Production Floor Technicians, Material Handler and Automation / Repair Techs, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessment and management, and employee counseling.
• Plan and direct work assignments of all direct non-exempt employees. 
• Ensure the manufacturing of parts as specified per job or customer requirements and that meet / exceed Quality standards; Work is complete to prints, specifications, and shop orders
• Maintain inventory accuracy for their parts and associated components; Input and maintain production data.
• Ensure all production areas are maintained, clean, and safe at all times; Implement and utilize 5S in each cell
• Responsible for creation of production schedule (at least twice weekly) and ensure implementation of schedule
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with Quality Manager, HR Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Molding & Automation Supervisors regarding any problems and/or concerns
• Use KPIs and/or other manufacturing tools to identify and recommend containment and countermeasure actions; Oversee implementation of improvement actions
• Complete month-end reporting tasks
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing or closely related experience with strong leadership and guidance ability
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities
• Strong communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Computer experience is preferred with knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to use material handling equipment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 potenti