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IKO Production Supervisor in Kankakee, Illinois
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
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive salary
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
Leading a positive change effort to improve performance by motivating, recognizing and inspiring others to be effective and efficient in their activities
Actively facilitating and participating in Root Cause Analysis of issues negatively impacting safety/quality/performance, and ensure effective execution and sustainability of corrective actions
Championing in hazard identification, evaluation and control through the behavior-based safety and risk assessment programs
Leading daily safety share, encourage, and recognize all safety behavior and lead by example
Increasing employee engagement and improving the culture climate through participation in continuous improvement (get suggestions, report problems, participate in team problem solving sessions)
Ensuring employees receive training on processes relating to safety, quality and production. Conduct training sessions as needed and track participation. Regularly request feedback from trainees to ensure a high-quality experience
Job training with STD work description, SOP and WI
Safety training, STOP. FLRA and all others safety programs
Resolving any conflict immediately and assuring that behavior is in line with IKO values. Ask for help if needed
Ensuring proper documentation and complete reports (compliance, checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc.)
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role
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), analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
Flexible to work varying shift and days
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office
Knowledge of KRONOS time and attendance system is an asset
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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.