Production Supervisor (Night Shift) - ITW Automotive

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.

ITW Deltar Fasteners is a large division within the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners. Locations include:  Frankfort, IL;  Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. 

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.
• Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
• Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

The Production Supervisor reports to the Manufacturing Manager and will be responsible for motivating positive and productive employee development, strong customer service skills, coupled with high energy experience to mentor and motivate a team to deliver quality product on time. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of multiple non-exempt employees including assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training of employees
• Planning and directing work assignments of direct reports
• Providing employees with productive communication regarding performance and solution-based communication for necessary improvement requirements
• Responsible for manufacturing parts as specified per job or customer requirements
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Identifying potential safety risks and conducting regular risk assessments
• Implements and utilizes 5S
• Responsible for quality of all products within assigned work area
• Responsible for all start-up approvals and approval to run parts
• Assigns job duties for all production employees in their team
• Assists with personnel functions such as maintaining records, performing employee evaluations, employee counseling, etc.
• Required to communicate regularly with Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Quality Manager, Warehouse Manager and HR Manager regarding any problems and/or concerns
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy for their parts and associated components
• Work is complete to prints, specifications, and shop orders
• Month end metric reporting
• Review of the previous shift events with the cell leaders and manufacturing manager
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS or BA degree (prefer technical field of study) preferred
• 2 years production supervision experience
• 1 to 3 years’ experience with production in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molding/assembly)
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Microsoft systems (e.g., Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English), good visual skills and reasoning ability
• Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.