Production Supervisor

Flex-O-Glass is a leading plastics manufacturer and third generation family-owned company with over 101 years of business experience. We extrude plastic products, primarily films, but also sheet and profile. Our facility promotes a family friendly atmosphere, broad diversity and welcoming environment to our team. We believe in our team and pride our employees on their individual contributions and team contributions knowing without them we can't be at our best to meet our customers and venders' needs.

Our company is currently searching for a member to join our Production team as a Production Supervisor who will work to provide support across our plant. This position will work within a team of other production staff and will be based in our Dixon, IL office. This role will require candidates to be able to work 12-hour shifts. Day Crew hours are 7am - 7:15pm and Night Crew hours are 7pm - 7:15am. Crews work alternating schedules working 3-days in one week and 4-days following week repeatedly. 

Key Role and Responsibilities :

• Ensure all production lines are operating at proper speeds and proper output levels while adhering to company's established quality policies and productivity standards.
• Ensure strict compliance and adherence to all established health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Work with Production Manager to assign personnel according to qualifications and establish shift schedules to meet production orders.
• Comprehend production schedules and provide completion estimates based on manpower and equipment availability.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain machine functionality during shift.
• Perform routine quality control procedures throughout shift, report defects or quality concerns to management.
• Maintain accuracy of production reporting.
• Ability to coach and train new hires on all machines and continually develop existing employees on building proficiency.
• Proper understanding of raw materials and verify correct blend of materials for each product line.
• Other duties may be assigned at times to meet facility and company needs.

Skills :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work independently and has excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read measuring devices.
• Ability to supervise and lead team, promote teamwork, and champion company culture.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• General computer skills including use of manufacturing software.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders regularly.

Applicant must be able to pass pre-employment screening, background check, physical and drug screening (including marijuana) processes to be eligible for employment.