Job Description

Production Supervisor

Wood Dale, IL-United States

About Optimas:

Optimas OE Solutions is a global distributor and manufacturer of integrated supply chain solutions, providing custom inventory programs for fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world.

Optimas Manufacturing has been associated with the Fastener Industry for over 50 years. We have experience in producing some of the most complex cold formed components and engineered fasteners in the industry. We have brought these unique manufacturing capabilities and technical knowledge to the marketplace and are currently producing towards a billion custom engineered parts annually for over 100 customers worldwide. To support our current and future growth, we are looking for a Production Manager to join our team. This individual will have the chance to lead a talented manufacturing team in our efforts towards world class manufacturing.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com/

Position overview:

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, driven Supervisor, to lead 1st Shift Production. The Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operation of 1st Shift Production.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Day shift production in forming and rolling which comprises a team of 3 leadman and workforce of 30+ team members.
• Manage time, attendance, and daily performance.
• Ensure compliance to all safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance to all quality standards and requirements.
• Ensure adherence to schedules while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain and communicate key performance indicators to the shop floor.
• Develop and maintain a skilled work force.
• Maintain work instructions and procedures related to manufacturing processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes.
• Develop collaborative relationships with safety, quality, engineering, tooling, and maintenance.

Qualifications – Experience

• 5 years’ experience in basic manufacturing.
• 2 years’ experience with computer automated MRP systems
• 1 year’ experience supervising people
• 1 year experience working in a regulated industry (i.e. aerospace, automotive, food processing, military, etc)
• Experience maintaining OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience maintaining to quality requirements, automotive preferred but not required.

Qualifications – Skills

• Academic Skills – Solid math, writing, and verbal skills.
• Communication – Good verbal communication skills – efficient message delivery to shop floor personnel is key to maintaining team cohesion, engagement, and morale.
• Computer knowledge — Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Business Systems – Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and MES systems
• Administration — Knowledge of business and management principles involved time, attendance, and performance management.
• Production — Understanding of manufacturing processes and flows.

Qualifications - Education

• Required – High School Diploma required, but College Degree in Engineering preferred.

Physical Demands / Travel

• Physicality – Job is based on shop floor and requires the following:
  • Comfort in metal working environment
  • Comfort in loud environment
  • Shop floor work is 80% of time with desk is 20% of time.
  • 10 hour day, 5 days per week, plus some Saturdays
  • Ability to be on feet 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to lift 35lbs.
• Travel – No travel required.
• Environment – Fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Compensation:

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.