Production Supervisor - Quality and Productivity
$74,530–$93,160 year
On-site · Woodhull, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead quality and productivity improvement initiatives across all plant functions for corn and soybean production; supervise Production Technicians; analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes; implement corrective actions; champion Seed Productivity program; drive continuous improvement; develop and maintain documentation and reports related to quality and productivity metrics; may step in as Production Shift Supervisor with occasional nights/weekends; require High School Diploma/GED with preferred Bachelor's degree; strong data analysis, LEAN, and cross-functional leadership skills; on-site role in Woodhull, IL.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3-5 years of leadership/supervisory experience in Operations or Warehouse
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in quality assurance and productivity improvement in manufacturing or agricultural setting
- Proficiency with SAP or similar manufacturing software
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Ability to develop and maintain SOPs
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills
- Leadership experience in manufacturing or agricultural setting
- Experience with quality assurance and productivity improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles (5S, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work)
- Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing software
- Ability to develop and maintain SOPs
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness for rotating shifts, nights and weekends during seasonal peaks
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Business, or related field is a plus
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