At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here

Our Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of operational activities in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards to achieve established production schedules and desired quality levels in a safe manner.  This person will recognize and motivate team members to produce a quality product efficiently with our customer in mind. If you want to join a team where you can develop, motivate and recognize others while working on your career growth and development, we are the team for you. 

This role is located onsite in our Brookings, SD facility supporting our Larson brand. Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supervise the activities and associates engaged in manufacturing of products within their assigned department and shift.
• Assure key operating metrics are achieved by focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Create, maintain, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and processes.
• Collaborate with associates, leaders, EH&S, and HR to interpret, apply, and/or consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for manufacturing associates.
• Promote clean, safe work areas throughout the plant by continuously checking for and resolving hazardous conditions.
• Identify, support and lead production associates in continuous improvement activities/initiatives.
• Develop, lead, and engage manufacturing associates to ensure they have the proper training and support to utilize all equipment and tools.
• Foster an environment where there is challenging work, regular coaching, and feedback to manufacturing associates to support and enhance our positive associate relations (PAR) culture.

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Engineering or Technical, or business-related field.
• 3-6+ years of Manufacturing Supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of how to balance the focus on continuous improvement with safety, health, and environmental business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.