Quanex is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team located in Chatsworth, Illinois.

We are seeking a skilled front-line leader, who has a direct impact on keeping employees safe and injury-free, influencing the profitability of the plant by managing labor, productivity, material flow, preventative maintenance, and control of scrap and rework for our operations.

We Offer You!

Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Tuition Assistance Training & Professional Development Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's Attractive about the Production Supervisor?

Supportive and collaborative culture Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training. Small community atmosphere where a leader can make an impact. Knowledgeable and motivated production team

What Success Looks Like:

Develop and execute operational plans that meet departmental and plant goals. Manage production scheduling to include order accuracy, and staffing to demand levels Identify, analyze and act to eliminate process bottlenecks, product defect rates, safety hazards, unsafe behavior, and maintenance problems. Monitor inventory levels to eliminate stock outs, ensure inventory accuracy and monitor scrap rates. Counsel, motivate and instruct departmental personnel in machine operation and owner-operator procedures. Address employee concerns and morale problems. Give feedback to department personnel through one-on-one coaching and team meetings. Administer company policy fairly and consistently. Discipline employees when required as per company policy. Resolve employee conflicts fairly as they arise. Proactively present ideas and information concisely, accurately, and clearly in both oral and written form. Work effectively with other peers, subordinates, and all levels of management to achieve divisional objectives and promote teamwork. Supports and promotes a culture of continuous improvement in which all employees are involved. Working with the respective HR Department make appropriate recommendations for hiring and performance of directly supervised employees.

Your Credentials:

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, construction or related and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment. Must have a thorough knowledge of manufacturing and product/process capabilities. Demonstrated strong leadership, team building, coaching and the ability to build a culture and motivate people is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. Must be highly motivated and results oriented. Proven ability to assume ownership of the process and drive continuous improvement. Experience in using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Must be safety, quality, and lean-focused. Ability to flex schedule and work extended hours, as needed, depending on business needs.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 with bonus potential

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger SM

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.