Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor
Position type: Full-Time, Salaried
Location: Hennepin, IL

Are you a focused innovative person who loves a challenge? Are you ready to work with a supportive management team and be surrounded by a collaborative team? If this sounds like you, then come bring your expertise to Hennepin as our new Operations Supervisor!

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.

The Operations Supervisor plans, implements, and coordinates the day-to-day labor needs, heavy mobile equipment plan, and the processing & furnace yard schedule for the Hennepin Illinois facility. This role ensures that the appropriate techniques and strategies are applied to support the Operations Manager, meet and exceed the material needs of our internal and external customers. The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager.

• Commitment to leading a safe work area, enforcing safety policies and leading by example
• Be able to strategize and set priorities in order to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Plan, schedule, and organize daily, weekly, and up to monthly tasks to meet the demands for the production area
• Ensures quality standards are maintained to meet product specifications through liaison with the Quality Department.
• Analyze current operating procedures and offer solutions to make them safer &/or more efficient

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Required -High School Diploma/GED, preferred- Associates/Technical/Undergraduate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team as well as develop skills of direct reports 
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to apply towards a dynamic scheduling environment
• Advanced analytical skills for creative problem solving, tracking, graphing, and interpreting KPIs
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability & flexibility to provide supervision on a rotating weekend basis

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.