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IKO North America

Production Supervisor

Posted 19 Days Ago
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In-Office
Kankakee, IL
82K-85K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Kankakee, IL
82K-85K Annually
Senior level
Leads manufacturing production activities, safety, quality, employee training, root cause analysis, corrective actions, documentation, and continuous improvement. Supervises employees, promotes engagement, resolves conflicts, monitors operational performance, and ensures compliance with safety and production procedures. Requires manufacturing experience, supervisory leadership, troubleshooting ability, and flexibility to work varying shifts.
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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Salary Range: $81,550.00 - $85,260.00
 

Job Description

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive health and benefit plan
  • Competitive matched retirement savings program
  • The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
  • The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

  • Leading a positive change effort to improve performance by motivating, recognizing and inspiring others to be effective and efficient in their activities
  • Actively facilitating and participating in Root Cause Analysis of issues negatively impacting safety/quality/performance, and ensure effective execution and sustainability of corrective actions
  • Championing in hazard identification, evaluation and control through the behavior-based safety and risk assessment programs
  • Leading daily safety share, encourage, and recognize all safety behavior and lead by example
  • Increasing employee engagement and improving the culture climate through participation in continuous improvement (get suggestions, report problems, participate in team problem solving sessions)
  • Ensuring employees receive training on processes relating to safety, quality and production.  Conduct training sessions as needed and track participation.  Regularly request feedback from trainees to ensure a high-quality experience
  • Job training with STD work description, SOP and WI
  • Safety training, STOP. FLRA and all others safety programs
  • Resolving any conflict immediately and assuring that behavior is in line with IKO values.  Ask for help if needed
  • Ensuring proper documentation and complete reports (compliance, checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc.)

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation), analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
  • Flexible to work varying shift and days
  • Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

 

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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