Captain/Pilot in Command (Large Jet) jobs in Moline, IL

Production Supervisor - Large Pitch-Ag-Finishing

• Ensure the execution of operational imperatives within the department to meet Company objectives
  • Uphold and suggest improvements to the EHS policies and procedures in the plant, meeting annual safety goals within your department.
  • Ensure associates follow quality policies and procedures. Driving improvement in quality performance to meet established goals for your department.
  • Schedule attainment – develop capabilities of the associates to deliver on schedule accomplishment metrics for the plant.
• Supervise the assembly work force, while providing functional, technical and process leadership.
• Use technical knowledge and training initiatives to develop and motivate the team.
• Ensure the execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost initiatives within the Production departments.
• Communicate expectations to all direct reports; provide direction, instructions, and feedback as well as follow up with appropriate recognition for exceeding expectations.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the department.
• Ensure production schedules are followed with on time delivery a key metric.
• Track and analyze production data to drive the improvement of key metrics.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with all plant departments.
• Maintain accurate records of employee work hours, vacation time, and all other time off, and when necessary, take action to correct in accordance with plant policies.
• Work with HR and Plant nurse for all employee accommodation requests.
• Complete all reports associated with the position accurately and in a timely manner.
• Flexibility to cover various departments and shifts may be required.
• Use leadership, technical knowledge, and training initiatives to create a high performing team, optimizing asset utilization and uptime to meet requirements of the plant.
• Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area. Ensure work instructions are current and being followed.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with hourly direct reports utilizing the shift huddle agenda and discussing the appropriate topics with the group.
• Complete TMOS training and implement concepts within the department as expected of leaders within the plant.
• Provide feedback to scheduling on ways to improve throughput while still minimizing waste such as overproduction.
• Utilize data and daily follow-up to prioritize problems and implement both temporary countermeasures and root-cause solutions.
• All other duties assigned by direct manager.

• Knowledge in coordinating and planning material flow.
• Proven ability to execute and deliver on short-term and long-term productivity goals.
• Ability to hold others accountable and drive for results.
• Ability to drive change and lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Ability to analyze data to drive decision-making.
• Willing to work manufacturing hours across three shifts and weekends as needed.
• Preventative maintenance background and exposure to lean manufacturing and best practices.
• Proficient use of MS Office, specifically Excel.