Production Supervisor

ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW’s 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. Our strategy is to leverage the full potential of the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns. ITW is committed to operational excellence and innovation that helps our customers create the products and services that make our lives better.

The shift Supervisor will report to the production manager and is responsible for directly managing and leading the shift to meet the expectations of ITW and its customers. This leadership position will also be responsible for supporting employees to achieve department metrics for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and sustainability. The shift supervisor will serve as the primary communication contact between the leadership team and production employees.

Primary Key Responsibilities

Effectively lead and manage the performance and development of a team of direct reports

Manage employee relations, complete annual performance evaluations, lead new hire onboarding training initiatives

Monitor and manage employee schedules and attendance

Lead and/or support corrective action processes

Responsible for leading safety initiatives, emergency response and other safety activities as required

Work closely with peers and other departments to improve safety, quality, and productivity

Collaborate with group leader to set shift expectations

Communicate with the production control, customer service, and management team regarding high priority tasks as well as communicate shift performance and current issues to be addressed

Responsible for ensuring employees’ have resources needed to perform jobs successfully

Other responsibilities as needed

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations

Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectations

Able to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture

Functions with a high level of accountability and ownership to achieve personal and company performance

Able to communicate with clarity and simplicity using forms of communication

Nurturing an environment consistent with the ITW values and culture

Commitment to foster an environment of Diversity and Inclusion

Is outcome driven and applies the 80/20 principles to prioritize work demands

This position requires leadership experience and emotional intelligence

Able to maintain strict confidentiality

Minimum of High School Education

3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience required

BS Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or related degree preferred

Experience in manufacturing environment required

Lean Six Sigma experience preferred

Strong leadership characteristics

Self-motivated

Takes initiative to continuously learn

Thrives on the success of others and the team

Adapts quickly to new situations and circumstances

Thrives in ambiguous situations

Self-aware, recognizes his/her strengths and development needs

Able to build strong relationships with others both internally and externally

Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment

Demonstrated planning and organization skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Strong computer skills; proficient with MS Office Suites

Developer of talent

Strong problem-solving abilities and corrective action understanding.

Physical Demands

The physical demand 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 essentials functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk, or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations:

Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectations

Able to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture

Able to take a high level of accountability and ownership for personal and company performance

Able to communicate both verbal and written with clarity and simplicity

Exemplifies a strategic-thinking approach and process to product management

Able to make decisions and use critical thinking and analytical approaches when weighing options

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.