Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor   Position type:  Full-Time, Salaried Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Location: Hennepin, IL Ask Yourself This…   Are you a focused innovative person who loves a challenge?  Are you ready to work with a supportive management team and be surrounded by a collaborative team?  If this sounds like you, then come bring your expertise to Hennepin as our new Operations Supervisor!    Who We Are Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.   What You’ll Do The Operations Supervisor plans, implements, and coordinates the day-to-day labor needs, heavy mobile equipment plan, and the processing & furnace yard schedule for the Hennepin Illinois facility.  This role ensures that the appropriate techniques and strategies are applied to support the Operations Manager, meet and exceed the material needs of our internal and external customers.  The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager.          Commitment to leading a safe work area, enforcing safety policies and leading by example Plan, schedule, and organize daily, weekly, and up-to-monthly tasks to meet the demands for the production area Ensures quality standards are maintained to meet product specifications through liaison with the Quality Department. Analyze current operating procedures and offer solutions to make them safer &/or more efficient Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and priorities duties in order to achieve goals and reach deadlines Administer and track training based on SOPs to develop the continuity of operations, improve performance, and develop the skills of direct reports   What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you must: Have a High School Diploma/GED, Associates/Technical/Undergraduate degree preferred Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team as well as develop skills of direct reports Have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to apply towards a dynamic scheduling environment Have advanced analytical skills for creative problem solving, tracking, graphing, and interpreting KPIs Possess advanced proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Be able to provide supervision on a rotating weekend basis   Compensation We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:   Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans Employer-sponsored retirement plan Company-paid life insurance Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies Opportunities for career development   Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.   The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.   Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000