Posted by JM Huber Corporation is hiring a production supervisor for its Huber Engineered Materials business in Quincy, Illinois. The position leads plant production activities and helps ensure production schedules meet customer requirements while supporting operational and financial objectives.
The role combines production leadership, employee development, safety and environmental compliance, equipment reliability, performance analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The position also supports continuous 24/7 plant operations.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Production Supervisor
- Employer: JM Huber Corporation
- Business: Huber Engineered Materials
- Location: Quincy, Illinois, USA
- Employment Type: Not specified in the listing
- Salary: $72,800–$94,300 per year
- Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus may be available
- Profit Sharing: Eligible employees may receive a profit-sharing payout
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of people management experience
- Education: B.S. in a technical discipline preferred
- Work Environment: Manufacturing plant
- Schedule: Flexible schedule supporting continuous 24/7 operations
About the Employer
J.M. Huber Corporation is described as one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, the company supplies specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products, and natural resources.
The company reports approximately $3 billion in sales, 4,000 employees worldwide, and a presence in more than 20 countries.
Job Description
The Production Supervisor will lead and manage site plant production to meet internal and external customer requirements. The position also supports business strategies, operating initiatives, and financial objectives.
A major focus of the role is developing production employees while maintaining safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and develop production personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Address employee concerns and performance issues.
- Schedule production team members based on operational requirements.
- Adjust staffing when production priorities change.
- Identify and address potential delivery risks.
- Analyze and communicate production performance data.
- Help reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
- Support equipment maintenance and reliability activities.
- Monitor preventive and predictive maintenance effectiveness.
- Use Prometheus for work-order entry and OS Pi for downtime event coding.
- Work with cross-functional teams on operational initiatives and projects.
- Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
- Coordinate material availability with the site Buyer.
- Communicate shortages, purchasing issues, and BOM discrepancies.
- Support new product development and production increases.
- Ensure processes comply with ISO requirements.
- Maintain relationships with regulators and customer auditors.
- Establish and monitor productivity and cost metrics.
- Use Lean and continuous improvement methods to improve operations.
- Lead Kaizen events when needed.
- Identify process and capital improvement opportunities.
- Support continuous plant operations and respond to operational issues outside standard hours when required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- At least 3 years of people management experience.
- Industry experience in operations, productivity, and asset utilization.
- Experience with continuous improvement methods and root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive approach to solving production problems.
- Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of production processes and equipment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- B.S. degree in a technical discipline preferred.
- Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The listed U.S. market-based salary range is $72,800 to $94,300 per year.
In addition to base compensation, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout. The listing also states that JM Huber provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Who Should Apply?
This role may suit experienced production and operations professionals with people-management experience, strong analytical abilities, and a background in manufacturing productivity, asset utilization, and continuous improvement.
FAQs
What is the salary for the Production Supervisor position?
The listed salary range is $72,800 to $94,300 per year.
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Quincy, Illinois, USA.
How much management experience is required?
A minimum of three years of people management experience is required.
Is a degree required?
A B.S. degree in a technical discipline is preferred, with Chemical or Mechanical Engineering specifically preferred.
Does the role support 24/7 operations?
Yes. The position supports continuous 24/7 plant operations and may require responding to operational issues outside standard business hours.
What improvement methods are relevant?
The listing specifically mentions Lean, continuous improvement methods, root cause analysis, and Kaizen events.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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