Production Supervisor - job 1 of 2

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

ABOUT THE JOB

In this role you will oversee a staff of associates at our Recycling production center in a manufacturing environment. You will plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Your leadership and guidance will foster a positive work environment with strong team dynamics.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed including but not limited to change shifts from night to day and vice versa.

• Works with a sense of urgency with a “Can Do” attitude.
• Ensures positive associate relations and provides coaching and development.  Makes employment decisions and works through associate issues following proper management and HR protocols.
• Holds himself/herself and team accountable at the highest level.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Works to continuously improve in all areas.
• Identify and train backups for all positions to ensure smooth flow of operations and employee development
• Contributes to the continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing operations.
• Maintains housekeeping at all times. Follows daily planned cleaning program.
• Assists with updating Standard Operating Procedures.
• Becomes an expert or near expert on the recycling line starting from loading all the way upto the silos
• Assists with achieving daily production requirements and accurately reporting these results. 
• Participates in and actively supports facility safety systems.
• Understands and utilizes the Quality Assurance system.
• Provides leadership and manages department priorities. 
• Improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and increase associates’ skills and capabilities.
• Assists Production Manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and performance management.
• Maintains good relationships with all peers within and outside production department and promote team work.
• Any other job assigned by management

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience
• 1-2 years of previous supervisory experienced
• Ability to work 12 hour night shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in plastics extrusion or plastics recycling/manufacturing preferred
• Kaizen training and work experience, a plus.
• Quality management systems experience, a plus.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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