1st Shift Plant Supervisor

1st Shift Plant Supervisor

Posting

Start Date:

6/8/26

Job Location (Short):
Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639

Requisition

Onsite or Remote:
Onsite Position

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The Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising Assembly operations that include the Modification and Touch up paint areas. The Supervisor will plan, lead, organize and control all aspects of the assembly processes to meet production schedules, quality standards, in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. Must be able to communicate effectively to his group leaders and associates to set goals and make sure they are attained.

• Supervise the flow of parts and machines into and through the total processes of warehouse operations, parts delivery to the lines, fabrication, assembly, and paint to completion of the confirmation process. Strong leadership to keep stated priorities based upon customer delivery schedules and efficiently utilize department resources (associates, methods, tooling and material). Meet daily scheduled goal completion goals.
• Lead associates through proper training and communications to ensure quality standards are met and continuously improve. If quality issues arise, make sure the problems are documented and action steps identified to ensure feedback and problems are resolved in a timely manner. Set appropriate quality standards and programs to effectively reduce adjustment, modification, and touchup defects.
• Comply with all safety, environmental and 5S responsibilities in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure all associates have been trained and are monitored to be in compliance with these responsibilities.
• Motivate associates to meet all goals for safety, quality, productivity and foster development of the department and individual associates through on‑the‑job training and outside courses and/or seminars if required.
• Be knowledgeable of daily schedules for welding, machining, shot blast, painting and warehouse operations.
• Assign employees based on the schedule to achieve the daily schedule.
• Arrive at work 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the shift and leave 30 minutes after the end of the shift. It is the Supervisor’s responsibility to make sure that all employees have left their work area, all equipment and unnecessary utilities are off, and all areas are secured.
• Maintain employees’ attendance records. Assist payroll process by maintaining accurate records in Attendance Enterprise system.
• Support the company’s EEO efforts and take appropriate action to prevent harassment of employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of High School Degree; preferred associate or undergraduate degree.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner. Patience, persistence and problem‑solving skills are very important. Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
• Minimum three years of experience in supervision is required.
• Assembly, diagnostic and operating knowledge of construction equipment is required.
• Incumbent will be required to work overtime as required to meet schedules.
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and supervise others. The workload dictates that the Supervisor will be required to perform and be knowledgeable in every aspect of the department’s responsibilities for safety, quality, productivity and environmental compliance.
• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must comply with all environmental, quality and safety rules, practices and standards. Must be able to handle medium weights of 10‑50 pounds and requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and visual acuity.

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $79,280 – $99,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

• Health benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance…