1st Shift Production Supervisor

Forest View, IL
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Join our team! Celebrating our 90th year, Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer and a market leader in the brands that we sell to our end users and distributors. We are looking for a dedicated 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards. If you have experience in manufacturing supervision and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary of $90,000-$120,000 plus management incentive compensation plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plus several voluntary benefit offerings
  • 401(k) with immediate company match
  • Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
  • Disability, Family, & Military Leave

What You Will Do:
  • Lead a team in the production department of a batch process chemical manufacturing facility.
  • Lead by example in safety, ensuring work is completed without incident while fostering teamwork and maintaining a regular presence on the plant floor. Promptly report injuries, incidents, and near misses to support risk management.
  • Ensure work is performed according to SOPs, safety guidelines, and ISO 9000 quality standards while applying 5S tools to sustain a clean, organized work environment.
  • Complete projects to drive continuous improvement in the department. Participate in cross-departmental sub-teams as needed.
  • Supervise the performance of a team of chemical operators in a production department. Mentor and coach the team in order to develop a high-performance work group.
  • Update SOP’s, batch instructions and other technical documents to support quality system and chemical process.
  • Coordinate with the other production leaders to review priorities, plan schedules, and manage workflow to ensure uninterrupted production, accurate inventory, and goal achievement in the assigned production department.
  • Measure decisions versus budget restraints and be able to explain deviations.
  • Evaluate and document employee performance, providing constructive feedback and recommendations. Collaborate with HR to make and implement decisions on hiring, promotions, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
  • Issue and follow up on maintenance work orders for repair to ensure the process is reliable for the operators. 
  • Oversee and facilitate employee training on equipment operation, work practices, and safety procedures, ensuring completion on time and effectiveness in practice.

What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or other technical discipline is strongly preferred.  Prior leadership experience required.
  • Demonstrate our core values of Caring, Fair, Reliable, and Improving.
  • Understanding processes and mechanics of production line equipment. Ability to learn the chemical operations in a results-oriented, dynamic plant environment and assume more responsibility over time. 
  • Microsoft Office proficiency required including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and others. Prior ERP experience and timecard management experience preferred.
  • Ability to lead continuous improvement, lead by example and be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process.
  • Ability to manage, train and develop employees; ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrated planning and organization skills; proved track record of effect problem solving. Ability to multi-task and delegate functions.
  • Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills with stakeholders across functions.
  • Attentive listener along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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