Production Supervisor

Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to plan, organize, direct and control the Aurora Illinois production operations in the plant, including the planning, scheduling, training and monitoring of activities and personnel, as assigned. The successful candidate will be on the floor as a working supervisor (hands on), collaborative with other departments, computer literate, and communicates well.

A chemical manufacturing background is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise assigned production personnel, including but not limited to participating in hiring and training of employees, recommending disciplinary actions, participating in performance reviews, and approving and managing timecards and PTO requests
• Coordinate with other Company personnel to schedule production activities and help resolve problems
• Complete daily safety meetings with direct reports - Safety First!
• Ensure all required safety training courses for the team are completed within the scheduled time frame
• Complete cycle counts and keep prod/prod 1 locations clean of lingering product/ chemical
• Investigate discrepancies from packaging team and close finished batches in Vicinity program
• Put away raw and finished goods inventory
• Receive inbound material that arrived late on the day shift
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Similar duties as assigned
  
  

Education/ Special Licenses Or Certification

• Forklift Certification, Train the Trainer experience teaching forklifts preferred
• Leadership or Management training required
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years in a manufacturing or distribution environment showing progressive learning abilities
• 3+ years management experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory processes required.
• Chemical Manufacturing preferred
• Experience with small packaging, liquid packaging, filling lines, blending preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Working level knowledge of ERP and Manufacturing Software, Microsoft GP or Vicinity Manufacturing Software required
• Good with computers - proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to use a scanner to conduct inventory transactions, Highjump experience required
  
  

Competencies

• Organization
• Analytical approach
• Communication (verbal, written and listening)
• Attention to detail
• Action Oriented
• Leadership
• Ability to problem solve
  
  

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will be working in a Manufacturing and or Warehouse environment
• Lifting of 50lbs may be required
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
• Extra hours and some travel may be required
  
  

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.