Production Supervisor Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Production Supervisor Company: Volt Services Group Location: Dubuque, IA Description: Please Reference Job ID: Register to View -13-265691Volt Workforce Solutions is a Fortune 1000 company with over 350 offices throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Volt is the leader in providing workforce design and is one of the largest staffing firms nationwide. We have been serving some of the nation's strongest companies for 60 years. We are currently in search of a Production Supervisor.The Production Supervisor will supervise semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards. The Supervisor is the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and also represents the company's interests with the shop floor staff. In this position you will: *Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job. *Monitor Control Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems and supervise production activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed established quality requirements. *Establish employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance. *Administers employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit. *Determines manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and monitor employee work requirements in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date. *Plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets. *Monitor department operating budget targets, direct departmental continuous improvement plans, and implement and monitor safety programs and 5S housekeeping.Requirements:Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience: A solid communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.Ideally, will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 2 years of related work experience or 4 plus years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Production Supervisor role. Other Requirements are: *Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience preferably within a union environment. *Experience in budgeting, forecasting and scheduling. *Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends based on business needs. A strong candidate will also have: *Experience with statistical tools and techniques for quality management. *Experience with Production Control systems such as MRP and SAP. *Experience with shop floor manufacturing incentive pay systems and work measurement. *Experience within a Union Environment. "Volt is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a drug-free workplace."

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Bi-Lingual Spanish, English Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Diverse and female candidates encouraged to apply. I am recruiting for multiple positions throughout the Mid-West for my client. You must be willing to relocate and be open to several potential hiring locations. My client offers an excellent relocation package and benefits program. These positions are in food production however any manufacturing production supervisory experience will be considered. Production Supervisor are responsible for the success of a department in one of our manufacturing plants and manage approximately 15-30 employees leading them to achieving the safety, productivity and quality goals. This includes scheduling products, coordinating transportation and supplies, verifying daily inventories, enforcing company policies, planning monthly meetings, and motivating employees. Production Managers make all departmental decisions. It is like running your own business within a business. TRAINING: Approximately six weeks will be spent in a training environment before being promoted to a department. The training program consists of partnering with other managers to learn about our products, the company, and industry dynamics. Seminars at our corporate headquarters in Minnesota will include presentations by our different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills. Most operations managers begin their career on the second shift in one of the larger manufacturing facilities in the upper Midwest in Austin, MN, Fremont, NE, or Osceola, IA plants. ADVANCEMENT: Successful Production Managers will advance to lead supervisor, superintendent, plant manager, international, or operations coordinators in the Corporate Office. Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiaries. My client has a promote-from-within philosophy and rewards outstanding performance. BENEFITS: My client offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more. JOB REQUIREMENTS: A requirement of this position is to be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have a valid work Visa and be open to relocation. You must have at least 5-8 years of increasing supervisory responsibility in a production manufacturing environment. Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position. An Equal Opportunity Employer Please send your resume and verify that you are open to relocation to be considered for these great opportunities.

Job Title: Production Superintendent-Pork Company: Location: Des Moines, IA Description: This position is responsible to assist in controlling expenses; provide for the compliance and coordination of the federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpret and enforce company policies; maintain union programs; assist in the determination of manpower needs and makes recommendations; prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports to ensure that they reflect conditions accurately; solve problems in an effective manner with sound follow up; work with department heads to meet production, quality, yields, and goals, while at the same time ensuring the maintenance of labor standards and quality of performance and product; inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in the areas ofhouse keeping, safety, sanitation, and security; supervise production supervisors; and oversee all designated shift operations. REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School diploma with equivalent experience or college degree preferred. Experience:3 + years of related industry; 3 + years supervisory experience preferably in a meat processing facility; and knowledge of OSHA, USDA and HAACP regulations. Computer Skills: Standard computer skills. Communication Skills: Excellent verbaland written communication skills. Certification: N/A Travel: 0-10% ,, Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; interview, hire, and train team members; plan, assign, and direct work; monitor and appraise work performance; reward, coach, counsel and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems. Special Skills: None required Other Requirements: Lead people by example, accept and delegate responsibility, display sound judgment and decision making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerialskills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records. Please submit resume IF you MEET the requirements and you will be contacted.

Job Title: Production Supervisor & Quality Engineer Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE ?FOOD? FIELD We specialize in the placement of candidates in the Food & Beverage field. Our present openings now available are: A. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR ? Salaries 45k to 70k, One or more years experience, openings exist in Midwest, North Central, & Sunbelt locations. B. QUALITY ENGINEER ? Salaries 55k to 85k, Three or more years experience, openings exist in North Central & Midwest locations. REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Perm Resident status, BS Degree or above. Phone interviews for those who qualify will be conducted. Relocation cost is paid. If you now have or formerly had experience in the above field please email your resume in word to Register to View

Job Title: Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift- Belmond, IA Company: Eaton Location: Belmond, IA Description: Eaton Corporation in Belmond, IA has an opportunity for a Production Supervisor. The primary function of this role is to propose, coordinate and implement major projects related to manufacturing engineering. Support daily and long term goals for processing, quality, productivity and cost reduction. Support production work teams to accomplish department action plans. The essential functions of the position are as follows: A. Create capital appropriation requestsB. Justify capital equipment purchases.C. Research and select vendors for capital projects.D. Coordinate machine rebuilds to ensure that the supplier, production and Belmond support staff are available on a timely basis.E. Evaluate machine capabilities and recommend additions, replacements and rebuilds.F. Conduct new machine and machine rebuild runoffs.G. Establish specifications for requests for quotations.H. Design and recommend improved manufacturing processes.I. Work with production teams to develop goals and objectives for that area.J. Implement cost savings ideas.K. Evaluate and recommend process improvements to improve quality.L. Troubleshoot process problems as related to productivity and quality.M. Coordinate testing to optimize performance of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operating) supply items.Job Qualifications/Educational Requirements- Must have a bachelors degree in related field or demonstrate intent to pursue degree- General knowledge of manufacturing methods and equipment. - Human relations skills to motivate, manage, and counsel production employees.

Job Title: Production Supervisor (145) Company: IMT Location: De Witt, IA Description: Production Supervisor (145)Location: DeWitt ,IA 52742Experience Required: 3-5 yrsRequired Education: Bachelor'sRelo: NoIMT is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for a client in the DeWitt, IA area. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of success and strong leadership skills. Description: We are searching for motivated leaders with strong employee relations skills, proven track records of success and increased responsibility, who are committed to excellence. The position involves direct supervision of a team of 18 production employees and will feature working a rotating shift schedule, which has you working only 14 days out of every 28 day cycle. Daily responsibilities will include leading employees in the areas of safety, productivity, efficiency, process improvement, and quality in their assigned area. You will be expected to help achieve manufacturing excellence by establishing and communicating goals, coaching, evaluating performance and developing people to improve their performance. The production supervisor position is the first step into a management career at this leading industrial company.Requirements: The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience: 2 to 5 years experience in Production Supervision Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Ability to isolate and solve problems. Able to build cooperative relationships with various functional areas. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience. Exhibit exceptional communication skills.For immediate consideration for this position please forward your resume, with the job title in the subject line to Register to View Skills Notes

Job Title: Production Supervisor Company: Company Confidential Location: Iowa City, IA Description: An exceptional Tier I American owned automotive supplier has an immediate need to fill several positions in their plant near Iowa City, IA as result of continued growth. This posting is for Production Supervisor. We currently have two Production Supervisor positions available. These positions will work either 2nd or 3rd shift. The successful candidates must be willing to work any shift. This company is a very large company with exceptional benefits. Over 20,000 employees work for this company worldwide and they are the top World Class Manufacturer in their field. If you're interested in stability, growth opportunity, pride in a job well done for an American company, and working for a company that successfully weathered and grew through the automotive sales storm of 2008 and 2009 then perhaps you can make a contribution to the company. Candidate must have: Manufacturing / Production Supervision and a minimum of 2+ years experience. Automotive Industry Experience strongly preferred. Union Experience strongly preferred. UAW experience would be best. Be an "up and comer". We am looking for someone with career upward. Needs to be a candidate that can have fun and work hard to develop at a fast pace along with the rest of the staff management team. Have strong interpersonal and coaching communication skills. Have that special "fire in the belly" to have the tenacity to take on dynamic assignments and challenges to progress on their desired career path. Full Understanding that what makes plants and companies successful is the talent of its people. Be experienced and talented in general while still being on the upswing in their career, looking for a $40K $53K + OT. It would be desirable for the candidate to: Have already been exposed to the Automotive supplier or been exposed to other large international supplier organizations. Have a BS or AS degree. Have exposure to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Continuous Improvement principles. Toyota Production System exposure would be a plus. Must believe in the principles of Kaizen and Hourly involvement. Currently be employed at an Automotive Supplier holding the title of Production Supervisor. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at your convenience. We are seeking LOCAL CANDIDATES to the Iowa City, IA area initially for these positions. However, if you're a non-local and you're willing to relocate yourself, please feel free to submit your word formatted resume with salary information.

Job Title: 2nd Shift Supervisor - Heat Treat Company: John Deere Location: Waterloo, IA Description: Why John Deere John Deere touches every corner of the globe. Just as we work with people to grow better crops, we are looking for people to grow our business. We are committed to developing our employees to meet the needs of an ever-changing landscape. If you have the drive to succeed, we will keep you challenged. Join John Deere--a proven business leader--and watch your potential grow. What You'll Do John Deere Waterloo Works, Waterloo, IA is seeking a Supervisor, Heat Treat tolead Heat Treat departments on second shift to exceed their safety, quality, delivery and efficiency goals. Within this role, you will: Perform continuous improvement activities (CI process) and oversee 5S activities in support of the above-mentioned goals. Coordinatemanpowerrequirements and job assignments to support production schedules. Oversee workmanship and product quality. Administer employee policies outlined in the Company procedures and union contract. Manage departmental budget. What It Takes To be successful in this role, 2 years Manufacturing Supervision experiencecoupled witha Bachelor's Degree is required(Engineering/Technology discipline preferred); 5 years equivalent work experience within Manufacturing Supervisionor a Heat Treat environment is required,if not accompanied by a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally required: Strong leadership skills inresolving problems and exceeding goals; results oriented. Good analytical skills -able to interpretdata to monitor performance in the areas ofsafety, quality, delivery and budget. Excellentwritten and oral communication skills; planning and organizational skills; and integrity in day to day decision making. Ability to work wellin a team environment and with all levels of the organization. Effective PC skills (including Microsoft Office or equivalent). A strong candidate will also have: Working knowledge of component heat treat processes and their impact on gear and component manufacturing. Experience with gear measurement and inspection methods and equipment, and identification and resolution of gear manufacturing problems. Experience administering a Continuous Improvement Pay Plan or other group performance pay plan. Experience with application ofQuality & Production System principles. Demonstrated mentoring/coaching skills. Project management experience. What You'll Get We offer a comprehensive relocation package to help you get started on your new career path. Find out more about our Waterloo, Iowalocation . And we remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits & rewards that respond to the diverse lifestyle of our people and an ever-changing world. View our Total Rewards Package details to learn more. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

Job Title: Production Supervisor AJRG (Aunt Jemima / Regional Grains Department) Job Company: PepsiCo Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: For the Aunt Jemima/Regional Grains Department: 1. Acquire and utilize the interpersonal skills necessary to effectively lead team members in supporting a culture which maximizes innovation, participation, rewards, and continual improvement. 2. Ensure appropriate levels of staffing for effective plant operations. 3. Serve as a training resource for team members and associate team leaders regarding team member skills, safety, sanitation programs, and plant process/flow. 4. Develop an understanding of equipment and machinery operations in order to serve as a resource to team members for preventive maintenance guidelines as well as unanticipated machinery breakdowns. 5. Understand and utilize quality concepts and processes such as S.P.C. and T.P.M. in order to interpret quality issues and recommendations suggested by team members. 6. Gain an understanding of high performance organizations and how it relates to a world class concepts such as Supply Chain Management, T.P.M., M.Q.S., etc., in order to maximize plant wide customer service. This accountability will be measured against the incumbents understanding of how his/her results impacts the departments, plant s, and company financial objectives. 7. Serve as a mentor/resource to other Front Line Leaders as well as the operators within the department, thereby aiding in their development and ensuring an understanding of Quaker's culture and values. 8. Demonstrate ability to utilize available application computer programs in order to facilitate the timely, accurate interpretation, and reporting of performance, quality, and safety data. 9. Provide resource assistance to employees regarding operational issues which are unprecedented or out of the ordinary. 10. Provide daily feedback to plant management as well as team members regarding reliability, safety, quality, and GMP statistics and information. 11. Acquire a basic understanding of the 90 day action plans and results and behaviors process and how it relates to financial reporting and budgeting, including, but not limited to, cullage, yields, and reliability s, as well as Run Strategy and all conversion and or deployment KPI s. 12. Must demonstrate ability to take information obtained in step 11, and communicate information to appropriate team members thereby increasing team member knowledge and value. 13. Ensure plant effective operations by functioning within the parameters as required by government regulatory agencies and corporate/plant policies and procedures. 14. Must demonstrate ability to think and operate within a global environment whereby the overall good of the plant and company comes first. This will be evidenced by the tearing down of perceived walls and barriers to performing one s responsibilities. 15. Must demonstrate ability to facilitate project work with minimal coaching. This will assure successful project implementation and completions within the parameters set forth. Requirements: 1. The appropriate individual should possess a strong foundation in interpersonal communication concepts, specifically, written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills, along with the ability to lead team members, facilitate change, foster innovation and results, and manage all phases of a production unit. 2. Completion of all requirements of a four (4) year college degree (or equivalent) is essential to this position. Job ID: 27005

Job Title: Production Supervisor I Company: Cargill Location: Buffalo, IA Description: Cargill Salt us currently looking for a Production Supervisor at our Buffalo, IA location. This position supervises and develops direct reports, leads safety and process efficiency initiatives, training and site capital and expense projects. The position is responsible for the general operational responsibilities of all areas of plant operations.This is a daytime position at our Buffalo, Iowa salt packaging facility with accountability for employees across all shifts. This position requires collaboration with the Supply Chain team, office personnel, production team members, and plant manager to achieve goals.Major Accountabilities:50% - Coach, train and provide management support to employees to achieve their individual, department and locations goals.20% - Develop and implement capital and expenses projects that support location goals.20% - Facilitate site communication through leadership and outreach across all departments, shifts and business unit functions.10% - Ensure compliance with all Cargill, local, state, federal, and environmental guidelines and regulations including health safety, air emissions, security, housekeeping, food safety, etc.