Production Supervisor

Company Description

Company Overview:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.  Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.  These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.  ITW’s revenues total $14.8 billion in 2018.

 

Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs the function of supervising the production activities and personnel of one or more departments. Responsible for assigning and coordinating work. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and/or 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Typically reports to a Production Manager or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily production activities of a specific group of craft or assembly workers in one or more production departments
• Monitor and review work performance, attendance, and quality of work of all supervised personnel and take corrective actions in collaboration with Human Resources
• Maintain and approve timesheets of direct reports
• Promote proactive safety culture by engaging self and employees in identifying safety hazards and opportunities for improvement, suggest and implement preventive and corrective measures. Maintain company safety and housekeeping programs for a safe work environment in collaboration with EHS team.
• Instruct new employees how to operate and perform tasks.  Advise and assist employees on methods to help the employee attain established work standards.
• Promote a positive work environment by applying company policies consistently and in a fair manner, and by addressing employee concerns in a confidential and swift manner, in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Review present equipment, production procedures, and make recommendations that may improve the operation cost reduction.
• Participate in scheduling production and ensures adherence to production schedule

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work as necessary including occasional weekends to ensure proper scheduling support
• Maintain composure in a high pressure, fast paced, and demanding environment
• Possess good judgment and decision-making skills
• Be well organized and possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpret, understand, and adhere to customer requirements
• The ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to adapt to challenging and demanding work environment
• The ability to lead employees and foster a productive quality driven environment

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma or GED is required.

Desired Education/Experience

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Business Management is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to:

• Perform activities including bending, stooping, standing, walking
• Stand and walk from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Climb up and down stairs six (6) to eight (8) times per day
• Must be able to work at heights, including roof top
• Operate common office equipment (e.g., PC, phone, copier, printer, fax)
• Use various measuring instruments (e.g., tape measure)
• Work in climate-controlled factory and occasionally in office environment
• Ability to drive all company vehicles between properties, as needed, to relocate tools and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Travel occasionally, by various means of transportation (e.g., car, train, bus, plane)

Additional information

• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  
• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

Additional Information

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.