Company Description

ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW’s 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. Our strategy is to leverage the full potential of the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns. ITW is committed to operational excellence and innovation that helps our customers create the products and services that make our lives better.

Job Description

The shift Supervisor will report to the production manager and is responsible for directly managing and leading the shift to meet the expectations of ITW and its customers. This leadership position will also be responsible for supporting employees to achieve department metrics for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and sustainability.  The shift supervisor will serve as the primary communication contact between the leadership team and production employees.

Primary Key Responsibilities

Effectively lead and manage the performance and development of a team of direct reportsManage employee relations, complete annual performance evaluations, lead new hire onboarding training initiativesMonitor and manage employee schedules and attendanceLead and/or support corrective action processesResponsible for leading safety initiatives, emergency response and other safety activities as requiredWork closely with peers and other departments to improve safety, quality, and productivityCollaborate with group leader to set shift expectationsCommunicate with the production control, customer service, and management team regarding high priority tasks as well as communicate shift performance and current issues to be addressedResponsible for ensuring employees’ have resources needed to perform jobs successfullyOther responsibilities as needed

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations

Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectationsAble to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial cultureFunctions with a high level of accountability and ownership to achieve personal and company performanceAble to communicate with clarity and simplicity using forms of communicationNurturing an environment consistent with the ITW values and cultureCommitment to foster an environment of Diversity and InclusionIs outcome driven and applies the 80/20 principles to prioritize work demandsThis position requires leadership experience and emotional intelligenceAble to maintain strict confidentiality

QualificationsMinimum of High School Education3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience required BS Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or related degree preferredExperience in manufacturing environment requiredLean Six Sigma experience preferredStrong leadership characteristicsSelf-motivatedTakes initiative to continuously learnThrives on the success of others and the teamAdapts quickly to new situations and circumstancesThrives in ambiguous situationsSelf-aware, recognizes his/her strengths and development needsAble to build strong relationships with others both internally and externallyDemonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environmentDemonstrated planning and organization skillsStrong leadership and communication skillsStrong computer skills; proficient with MS Office SuitesDeveloper of talentStrong problem-solving abilities and corrective action understanding.

Physical Demands

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk, or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations:

Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectations  Able to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture Able to take a high level of accountability and ownership for personal and company performanceAble to communicate both verbal and written with clarity and simplicityExemplifies a strategic-thinking approach and process to product managementAble to make decisions and use critical thinking and analytical approaches when weighing options

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.