Production Supervisor

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

IKO Southwest Inc., located in Hillsboro, Texas, is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide.  We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team of skilled professionals.    This role reports to the Plant Superintendent The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate all aspects of safety, quality, production, and personnel on the shift, ensuring that production targets and deadlines are achieved safely, and that key performance indiators are met while maintaining compliance at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure employees perform work in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with regulatory and company policies.
• Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel in order to maintain quality standards and increase production levels
• Plan and manage scheduling for production team
• Provide manufacturing leadership, including discipline and performance management of employees as necessary
• Improve existing processes through the application of lean tools and techniques and the upkeep of all department documentation
• Identify training and development needs and personal growth opportunities for employees, coaching and motivating individuals to achieve results
• Conduct training, cross training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality
• Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations, conduct safety work inspections as required
• Conducts weekly crew meetings for communication of safety, quality and production changes and goals
• Evaluates team members’ performance and progress toward individual skill improvements
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures 
• Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems 
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification
• Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, Supervisory experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Experience utilizing advanced tools and methods for continuous improvement such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills
• Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Workday time and attendance system is an asset

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, IKO Southwest. offers health benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid holidays and vacation. Please apply in confidence outlining your qualifications and experience.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.