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Actalent Production Supervisor 2nd Shift in Kewanee, Illinois

Two openings for Production Supervisors on 2nd shift! Hours will be 3:30pm-midnight.

Monday-Friday, occasionally Saturdays

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements

• Manage and direct the activities of employees to ensure that the production, quality, and safety requirements are consistently met. This includes the following but is not limited to the following activities.

o Defines staffing plan for the week based on production volume, prepares line for successful start of next shift, manages rework/defects/scrap created by his team and implements preventative measures, implements and follows up on Lean Manufacturing activities, performs safety observations, defines and reviews standard work together with ME department, updates team training matrices, and keeps area clean and organized using 5S principles.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; grievance resolution; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Attending weekly safety meeting and communicating the topics discussed in those meetings to the employees in their group, as well as making sure the employees follow the safety guidelines, and discipline employees when they do not.

• Attending weekly “Review Meetings” that consist of comparing the Sales Order information and the Bill of Materials to identify any discrepancies and to make sure a resolution is obtained before the particular job is started on the production floor.

• Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve any issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.

• Work with the Engineering Department to resolve any issues that arrive during the build process that could result in a Quality, Safety, or performance issue with the product being produced.

• Communicate with the Production Manager and the ME/Maintenance Manager to ensure tooling, quality, and safety concerns are addressed while maintaining the production schedule.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and/or skill in all processes that he/ she is responsible for. This includes production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods and plant wide initiatives.

• Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams of people.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other customer specifications.

• Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing and email programs.

• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.

• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.

• Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively.

• Must be a self-directed individual with initiative.

• Certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator is required and will be provided by the company after hire.

• Certifications as required to effectively lead and perform his / her job. (i.e. welding certification, paint certification) • Ability to speak, read and write effectively in English.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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