Manufacturing Production Supervisor – 1st shift Job in Chicago 60641, Illinois Us
Manufacturing Production Supervisor – 1st shift
The Flexan Corporation specializes in custom molded rubber, rubber molding, and custom rubber parts.
Flexan Corporation is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Chicago, IL.
Job Description: The Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
Job Duties:
- Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machine schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
- Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
- Interprets specifications, blue prints and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
- Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders.
- Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
- Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree required, BS in Engineering preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar environment, rubber or plastic manufacturing industry preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD design software.
- Six Sigma or Lean experience
- Strong computer skills a must.
- Able to multi-task
- Some travel required.
- Minimal overnight travel
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Compensation:
- Salary Mid $40k’s- Mid $60K’s, commensurate with experience
Benefits Package:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation / Sick Days / Holidays
- Great Working Environment
To Apply:
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Work Environment