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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Building Materials Company seeking a PLANT SUPERINTENDENT for its Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing Plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the PLANT SUPERINTENDENT  is responsible for mentoring and motivating Production Supervisors and Hourly Employees on 3 Production Shifts with a focus on Safety, Productivity, Costs, Quality. Job functions include:

·         Provide significant “on the Shop Floor” Leadership of Production Operations.

·         Drive process consistency and standardization.

·         Be an advocate for Continuous Improvement projects. Recommend and Implement CI Projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques.

·         Make recommendations on new Capital Equipment purchases.

·         Encourage Employee engagement and development.

·         Effectively communicate and support a Non Union Work Culture.

JOB REQUIRMENTS:

·         BS Degree with an Engineering preference.

·         Minimum 4 years Supervisory experience in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.

·         Desire Lean/ Six Sigma application experience.

·         Demonstrated Leadership, Communications, Leadership skills.

·         US Citizen or Green Card holder.

·         Solid computer usage. Microsoft Office Suite.