Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor (Direct Hire)

East Alton, IL

Salary: 80-100k plus bonus

About This Role

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for providing key support and leadership within the manufacturing plant at East Alton, IL. The Production Supervisor role supports the Department and Operations Managers and is integral in meeting safety, production, and quality objectives. This role assists in ensuring that all facets of production operations are performed safely and efficiently by demonstrating the standards of behavior expected of a Wieland leader. Schedule: Rotating shifts between days, afternoons, and midnights.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the team through effective leadership techniques to achieve safety, production, and quality goals.
• Drive the Safety-First Culture; lead and engage in safety improvement initiatives to achieve zero OSHA recordable injuries and prevent near misses.
• Effectively assist in managing the production department in accordance with all workplace policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate work schedules and coverage needs to ensure resources are readily available for a smooth operation.
• Support the development and execution of standard work procedures and continuous improvement efforts to drive sustainable transformation at the plant.
• Assist in the development of the production team through effective training and coaching.
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally with internal team members to ensure coordination of safety, quality, production, maintenance, and development activities.
• Provide effective employee and labor relations practices compliant with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Champion "customer excellence" through best-in-class delivery performance.
• Support the Department Manager and Operations Manager with other initiatives and needs as requested.
• Execute and engage the team in the Wieland core values.

Production Supervisor Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 3 + years' experience working in a supervisor capacity in a manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering a strong team environment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, safety management and process management.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and assessment abilities.
• Self-motivated, high energy and data-driven.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills, and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the business, internal and external.
• Ability to bring the appropriate people and information together to make timely decisions.
• Ability to shape the course of action through influencing others.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.