ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

ITW Shakeproof Fasteners, a division of Illinois Tool Works, supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $200M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Darlington, WI, Machesney Park, IL, Broadview, IL, Elgin, IL, Bedford Park, OH, and Iron Ridge, WI.  We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market.  ITW Shakeproof Fasteners drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage. 

The Production Supervisor is a key leadership role in the plant and will be responsible for the training and enforcing of health, safety, quality, and work rules of all Production team members.

· Works closely with the Plant Manager and Operations team to improve productivity and efficiency by setting production, safety, and attendance expectations while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset

· Directs and manages operations Leads and all hourly employees on shift

· Promotes a proactive safety culture and environment and ensures compliance of safe work practices

·Maintains machine and production schedules and ensures schedule is followed

·Troubleshoots production issues and escalates as needed

·Communicates status of part completion with the Production Control and Management team

·Ensures standardized work and guides training initiatives for team members in all Operations departments

·Manages team members by leading hiring and training efforts, providing ongoing feedback, and conducting annual performance evaluations

·Identifies production-related issues and facilitates timely and effective resolution

·Expedites hot jobs through production as needed

·Reports daily production outcomes and operational updates to Plant Manager

·Instills culture of engagement, transparency, accountability, teamwork, and achievement with team

·Completes timekeeping responsibilities for all shift employees

·Other responsibilities as needed

·High school diploma or GED required; Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

·Prior leadership and supervisory experience required; 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

·Experience working in Automotive background strongly preferred

· Cold heading/thread rolling experience preferred

· Strong verbal and written communication skills required

· Strong leadership skills, including problem-solving, motivating employees, conflict resolution and delegation

·Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures

·Basic mathematical ability

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.