Production Supervisor

IKO North America

. Participate in BFL offerings, courses, meetings, and other activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while driving safety and operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in compliance documentation and employee training, with a focus on continuous improvement and team engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceSafety Training (STOP, FLRA)Advanced MS Excel ProficiencyRoot Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)Behavior-Based Safety

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Hard Skills

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTroubleshooting CapabilityCompliance DocumentationProduction ReportingBehavior-Based CoachingProcess ComplianceOperational EfficiencyContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingHigh Degree of OrganizationConflict ResolutionMotivationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

Safety Sensitive PositionHazard IdentificationRisk AssessmentEmployee EngagementLabor Relations5S ActivitiesBuilding Future Leaders Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in BFL offerings, courses, meetings, and other activities
Lead positive change efforts by motivating, recognizing, and inspiring employees
Maintain awareness of safety, environmental, and process compliance
Champion hazard identification, evaluation, and control through behavior-based safety and risk assessment programs
Lead and direct production operations during the assigned shift
Increase employee engagement and improve labor relations through continuous improvement activities
Drive accountability for direct reports through education, motivation, documentation, and behavior-based coaching
Increase operator involvement in maintenance
Participate in root cause analysis using 5 Why, fishbone, and similar methods
Continually improve plant operational efficiency
Support other department goals
Complete compliance documentation, checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, and incident investigations
Facilitate meetings and team discussions
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Provide job training using standard work descriptions, SOPs, and WIs
Conduct safety training, including STOP and FLRA programs
Resolve conflicts promptly and ensure behavior aligns with IKO values
Ensure rigorous follow-up of all 5S activities
Participate in the 24-month Building Future Leaders Program, including collaboration with BFL members, executive meetings, plant tours, career mapping workshops, and professional development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior (Expected May 2027 Grad) or Recent Graduate (within 12 months) specializing in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering program
Leadership experience preferred
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat
Critical thinking skills and high degree of organization
Must be able to stand and walk frequently
Must be comfortable working at heights occasionally
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to travel freely to Canada for training and site visits
Safety Sensitive position
Troubleshooting capability is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
Opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
Eligible to move to other relevant roles after program completion
Professional development initiatives, including all 10 modules of IKO’s Supervisor Essentials Program
Executive mentor
Career mapping workshops
Tours of IKO manufacturing plants
Competitive compensation
Health care
Progressive and challenging workplace
Commitment to teamwork and integrity