JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor will lead a team responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems at the Kankakee manufacturing plant. Acting as a role model, the supervisor will foster employee development, promote safety, and encourage high performance. This role is critical in maintaining our safety-first culture, driven by the belief that all incidents are preventable.

Supervision will be conducted within the framework of a collective bargaining agreement.

This is primarily an 8-hour day shift position but may require working a 12-hour rotating shift to cover for other supervisors. The role also involves sharing responsibilities with other supervisors and requires availability for off-hour calls when needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations:

• Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Issue hot work and confined space permits to maintenance teams.
• Act as Incident Commander during emergencies.
• Collaborate with plant engineers to maintain optimal plant operations.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance efforts within the utilities team.
• Monitor raw material inventories to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Track and meet key process indicators through daily communication with shift teams.
• Ensure adherence to plant procedures and production standards.
• Lead daily shift-change meetings to align on safety priorities, assignments, and production updates.
• Manage timekeeping and attendance for hourly personnel.
• Oversee training and development of direct reports.
• Communicate quality specifications and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet production goals.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and refining operational procedures and owning the utility procedures.
• Develop and validate LOTO plans to support safe maintenance activities.
• Conduct regular housekeeping audits and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Submit work notifications for equipment repairs and contribute to maintenance prioritization.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and operational records.
• Complete incident reports and participate in root cause investigations.
• Support site turnaround planning and execution.
• Handle general production issues promptly and effectively. 
• Adhere to all GMP Standards/Requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Leadership:

• Cultivate a safety-driven culture where all incidents are viewed as preventable.
• Coach and mentor team members to unlock their potential and encourage growth.
• Support talent development through assignments and cross-unit movement.
• Inspire and challenge employees to achieve high performance.
• Foster an inclusive work environment that values and leverages diversity.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: 

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Troubleshooting experience in      manufacturing processes.
• Previous leadership experience in an      industrial setting.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Required:

• Technical/process knowledge relevant to utilities operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) principles, fostering a zero-incident mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and results-driven, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead change effectively.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
• Strong motivation for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in various software applications, including SAP, Paylocity, production reporting, and spreadsheets.