Eaton's IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor 1st Shift. This is a full time, on-site position based at our Carol Stream, IL manufacturing facility.

The Production Supervisor will supervise and organize the daily manufacturing operations of Eaton Power Connections in Carol Stream, IL. To ensure consistent quality, productivity, safety and 5S in the production environment. This position will lead, motivate and assign responsibility to fellow team members and work to continuously improve the department operations while managing the cost and equipment utilization.

Core Hours: 5AM-3:30PM

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

• Directly supervise the stamping operation on shift assigned, including but not limited to: presses, auxiliary equipment, and qualified personnel to ensure that internal and external customer product quality and delivery requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively with Quality, Tooling, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure internal and customer requirements are met.
• Lead troubleshooting tooling, material, or other issues that interrupt production efficiency.
• Coordinate with Toolmakers, Setup, or other personnel to resume production at expected levels.
• Support the Die and Tooling Preventative Maintenance Programs, ensuring that stamping dies and equipment are maintained as necessary.
• Work with Warehouse personnel to ensure that stamping material, packaging, and other supplies are in place to maintain efficient stamping operations.
• Determine accurate part counts per shift for production reporting. Communicate information regarding completed jobs per shift to appropriate personnel.
• As directed, carry out training specific to each part, part family, or customer requirements.
• Ensure that Stamping Press Operators are adequately trained prior to operating presses independently; Ensure that training is documented; Support Horizon's Certified Operator and Certified Setup programs.
• Ensure a proper skill polyvalence to run production
• Schedule personnel and job assignments to meet shift production requirements.
• Responsible for performance management and completion of all job responsibilities of direct reports.
• Oversee shop floor 5S to maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with company policy.
• Responsible for facility opening and/or closing and for the smooth transition between shifts.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures in line with company policy including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Comply with all company quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of (2) years of leader of people experience in manufacturing
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc."
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Carol Stream, IL to be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an accredited institution
• Automotive Industry experience
• Lean six sigma experience
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Skills:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Noise level in plant is high (ear plugs required in designated areas)
• PPE is required in the manufacturing areas.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.