Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Production Supervisor 

Location: St. Charles, IL 

Shift: 2nd Shift  (2pm-10pm)

JOB OVERVIEW: Under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Production Department, responsible for meeting all production and shipping requirements in a safe, timely and efficient manner.  Works with the QC Laboratory in developing and implementing quality programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach with integrity and respect!
• Plan, organize and control the day-to-day activities of the Production Department to meet customer requirements including the scheduling of orders, manpower planning and the effective use of equipment.
• Ensure all employees understand and follow standard operating procedures through training programs and control systems.
• Communicate special instructions to operators and enforce plant rules and regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all areas of the plant.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly safety and housekeeping instructions.
• Be involved in the plant safety programs, reviewing and enforcing all safety and health regulations, providing safety training, and investigating any safety problem or accident within department.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste programs and hazard material identification systems.
• Audit the satellite waste accumulation areas daily.
• Support the laboratory in all areas of quality control including process improvements, sampling and manufacturing techniques, raw material approval and work off programs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Department to implement an effective and timely maintenance program to ensure proper equipment life.
• Work with inventory control in measuring and controlling raw material and ink losses through accurate measuring and control systems.
• Enter work orders into SAP.
• Document and report on equipment utilization including filter usage, department productivity and overtime performance.
• Report and discuss any manufacturing or delivery problems with Management.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Good communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel)
• Decision-making ability.
• Problem-solving skills

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Plus:

• Batch management experience

Background and Drug Screen are mandatory if an offer is made.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.