Komatsu

Plant Supervisor

Komatsu$79K — $99K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Degree required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of assembly, diagnostics, and operation of construction equipment.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production schedules.
  • Strong leadership skills to motivate and manage team performance.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the workflow of parts and machines throughout various assembly processes.
  • Lead and train associates to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.
  • Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards and supervise training.
  • Motivate team to achieve goals in safety, quality, and productivity while encouraging personal and professional development.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of daily operational schedules in welding, machining, painting, and warehousing.
  • Delegate tasks to employees based on daily production schedules and requirements.
  • Manage attendance records and assist in payroll processes accurately.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) and/or employee savings plans to support financial security.
  • Paid time off for vacation and company-recognized holidays.
  • Family support through employee and family assistance programs.
  • Disability insurance for income protection during unforeseen events.
  • Life insurance coverage for peace of mind.
  • Opportunities for employee learning and development to enhance career growth.
Full Job Description
Plant Supervisor

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

Job Location (Short): Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639

Requisition ID: 36890

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Job Overview

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising Assembly operations that include the Modification and Touch up paint areas. Supervisor will plan, lead, organize and control all aspects of the assembly processes to meet production schedules, quality standards, in a safe and environmental compliant manner. Must be able to communicate effectively to his group leaders and associates to set goals and make sure they are attained.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise the flow of parts and machines into and through the total processes of warehouse operations, parts delivery to the lines, fabrication, assembly, and paint to completion of the confirmation process. Strong leadership to keep stated priorities, based upon customer delivery schedules and efficiently utilize of the department resources (associates, methods, tooling and material). Met daily scheduled goal completion goals.
  • Lead associates through proper training, communications to ensure quality standards are met and continuously improving. If quality issues arise - make sure the problems are documented and action steps identified to ensure feedback and problems are resolved in a timely manner. Set appropriate quality standards and programs to effectively reduce adjustment, modification, and touchup defects.
  • Comply with all safety, environmental and 5S responsibilities in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure all associates have been trained and are monitored to be in compliance with these responsibilities.
  • Motivate associates to meet all goals for safety, quality, productivity and foster development of your department and individual associates through on the job training and outside courses and/or seminars if required.
  • Be knowledgeable of daily schedules for welding, machining, shot blast, painting and warehouse operations.
  • Assign employees based on the schedule to achieve the daily schedule.
  • Arrive at work (30) minutes prior to the beginning of the shift and leave thirty (30) minutes after the end of the shift. It is the responsibility of the Supervisor to make sure that all employees have left their work area and all equipment and unnecessary utilities are off and all areas are secured.
  • Maintain employees' attendance records. Assist payroll process by maintaining accurate records in Attendance Enterprise system.
  • Supports the company's EEO efforts and take appropriate action to prevent harassments of employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum of High School Degree, preferred associate or undergraduate degree
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner. Patience, persistence and problem-solving skills are very important. Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in supervision is required.
  • Assembly, diagnostic and operating knowledge of construction equipment is required.
  • Incumbent will be required to work overtime as required to meet schedules.
  • Strong Leadership abilities to motivate and supervise others. Workload dictates that Supervisor will be required to perform and be knowledgeable for every aspect of the department's responsibilities for safety, quality, productivity and environmental compliance.
  • Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must comply with all environmental, quality and safety rules, practices and standards. to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity.


Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $79,280 - $99,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
  • 401k and/or employee savings programs
  • Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee learning and development programs


About Komatsu

Komatsu Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, forestry, and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment like press machines, lasers and thermoelectric generators. Its headquarters are in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The corporation was named after the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa, where the company was founded in 1921. Worldwide, the Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies (215 consolidated subsidiaries and 42 companies accounted for by the equity method). Komatsu is the world's second largest manufacturer of construction equipment and mining equipment after Caterpillar Inc.
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