Production Supervisor In Training

Metalex LLC
700 Liberty Dr
Libertyville, IL 60048, USA

• Provide leadership and vision to the hourly team to help drive results and meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Develop relationships with the various stakeholders to maximize knowledge attainment/business alignment
• Learn Metalex policy, process, and procedures for assigned function & execute on goals for assigned function
• Manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly team members by actively engaging with staff on the production floor.
• Ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality by interpreting data and auditing production results within various departments.
• Lead and direct team members to successful outcomes by following procedures, relaying expectations, and holding team members accountable per the Union contract and disciplinary policy.
• Ensure a safety-oriented environment at the facility for all team members, vendors and customers through safety initiatives, training, leadership development, observations on the floor, and enforcement of policies.
• Direct, train and coach team members through actively engaging staff on the production floor on aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness a continuous improvement.
• Maintain department shop floor metrics, visual controls, and continuous improvement methods on the manufacturing floor.
• Direct and execute daily production requirements.
• Meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing, and enforcing compliance with customer, regulatory and Metalex policies and processes.
• Be able to track, analyze and execute quality and facility improvement initiatives as determined from performance data.
• Identify project opportunities to improve the business and support effective application of best
• Demonstrate ability to execute projects in fast-paced environment and ensure that all production and reporting is completed timely and accurately.
• Work with production schedulers to ensure good product flow and 100% on-time delivery.
• Write maintenance work orders.
• Be knowledgeable of all jobs, operations, and machines within the department.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field a plus.
• Highly motivated, flexible, dependable self-starter. Must demonstrate self-accountability and a sense of urgency
• Responsible, ethical, honest, positive, upbeat, and approachable.
• Strong communication skills to engage, inspire and hold team members accountable
• Proven track record of problem-solving skills
• Superb time and project management abilities
• Ability to track and interpret data
• Capable of assuming authority as needed
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Professional training and certifications a plus (i.e. Six Sigma, ISO Certification)
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus

Metalex LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Associates or better in Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Technical/other training or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field.

Technical/other training or better in Manufacturing Technology or related field.

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