Production Supervisor

Company Summary:

Radienz Living is a leading North American manufacturer of home and personal care products, such as unit dose, disinfectant wipes, all-purpose cleaners, facial wipes, and baby wipes. With nine manufacturing plants and warehouses in North America, the company provides customers with private label solutions and contract manufacturing services for products found in retail and institutional markets. Radienz Living is passionate about providing its customers with exceptional manufacturing capabilities through its commitment to agility in innovation, trust and reliability, and sustainable creation that support a cleaner way of living.

Radienz Living, formerly known as U.S. Nonwovens, was founded in 1995 by its previous owners, originally as dryer sheet manufacturers supplying private label customers. The company eventually expanded operations organically by gradually building on nonwovens core competency to develop manufacturing capabilities across all major consumer wet wipes applications, such as disinfecting wipes and baby wipes, and other dry consumer wipes products, such as dry floor cleaners. Through acquisition, the company expanded into liquids products and other home care products, including detergents, fabric softeners and other cleaners.

Throughout the years, the company has built robust quality systems, multiple GMP certifications, and in-house FDA/EPA microbiology, quality control, chemistry, and R&D labs. In 2019, Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in U.S. Nonwovens. Later that same year, U.S. Nonwovens acquired Soluble Packaging Solutions, which is North America’s largest independent manufacturer of unit dose packaging for dish, laundry, and other categories.

Background:

The Production Supervisor will lead and coordinate the activities of employees involved in the daily operations and processes found in a production/manufacturing environment. This role must manage packaging processes consistent with product specifications, quality requirements, timelines, production goals, and cost objectives. This role may manage the work efforts of employees with responsibility for staffing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Along with providing technical and safety training while directing their actions as necessary in accordance with all safety, SOPs and cGMP guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and lead line start-up and assign production line tasks per productivity guidelines.
• During the assigned shift, routinely tour the plant and oversee the activities of the personnel
• Meet pre-established schedules by fostering employee involvement to achieve the highest level of safety, productivity, and quality standards.
• Assist with leading departmental strategy, innovation and continuous improvement while embracing change.
• Supports the Production Manager in leading and motivating the team to improve safety, quality, improve productivity and deliver the highest level of customer service.
• Assists with maximizing direct labor efficiency and controlling material usage.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on material flow and equipment changes/installations. We are a continuous improvement environment.
• In the event of emergencies or unusual operations, the Shift Supervisor will direct or personally perform the required operations or corrective actions, coordinating the activities of all personnel involved.
• Consistently produce high quality finished goods.
• Troubleshoot line issues.
• Ensure our environmental goals are being met.
• Proactively identify and resolve safety and ergonomic concerns for the line.
• Mentor team members to utilize proper ergonomic related equipment and/or techniques (lifting technique etc.)
• Engage in site wide safety programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned which may become necessary to support departmental/organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have 2-5 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably packaging
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through the use of teams
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills including use of MS Office and business ERP are required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift/move heavy objects.
• Constant manual dexterity use.
• Required to stand for long period of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location