Superintendent

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.

Summary:

 The Superintendent 2ND SHIFT is responsible for coordinating the activities in the plant to ensure production, quality and safety meet standards.  The superintendent will oversee, prioritize, and direct the actions of employees from all departments working on his shift.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are considered essential to this position.  Other responsibilities may be assigned.
 

• Coordinate the work assignments of the department supervisors, labor supervisors, material control supervisors, grinder operators, janitors, material handlers, quality control personnel, set up crews, automation techs, maintenance, and process techs on the shift.
• Work with the production departments to resolve production issues.
• Run daily production reports to determine department and shift performance.
• Coordinate with the quality assurance department to ensure that product meets quality standards.
• Coordinate with process, maintenance, tooling, and automation to set up, start up, troubleshoot and terminate jobs per the schedule.
• Ensure that production equipment is operating to standards.  Notify service personnel for repair.  Submit work orders for maintenance as required.
• Monitor the shop order status.  Use system tools such as iVP and Mattec when required.  Ensure that appropriate action for shop order closing is taken in a timely manner and within the established shop order goal.
• Execute procedures to ensure an efficient and timely change-over plan for production cells that are changing from one item to another.
• Have excess inventory and equipment for completed shop orders identified, counted, and removed from the work area. 
• Use computer-based production information systems to plan shift work assignments.
• Notify industrial engineering of incorrect standards, floor layouts, or BOM’s.
• Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
• Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.  Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.
• Explain company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Confer with the Director of Human Resources on staffing, hiring, and disciplining employees.
• Understand the employee bargaining agreement (union contract) and ensure that work methods and discipline are in accordance with that agreement.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Assist workers in resolving work related problems.
• Maintain employee time and production records.
• Prepare required annual personnel performance reviews in a timely basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibility for the following positions:

• Assistant Supervisors
• Group Leaders
• Automation Technicians
• Maintenance Technicians
• Process Technicians
• QA Inspectors
• Forklift Operators
• Material Controllers
• Material Handlers

Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Five or more years of related on-the-job experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak to the employees he or she supervises. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• This employee will need to have basic computer skills for using and accurately entering data in established spreadsheets and databases.  He or she must be capable of learning advanced skills such as setting up spreadsheets and using features such as formulas and graphs.  Experience with ERP or MRP systems and Windows-based programs are a plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:  
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations by be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee will be required to sit, walk within office, manufacturing, and warehouse areas; use a computer with keyboard and mouse, effectively communicate with others, and use active listening skills.  Vision requirements include ability for close vision so printed reports and computer screens can be read, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.  This is a full-time position.  Due to fluctuations in production schedules, this employee may be required to be on-call and work additional hours, including weekends, to meet additional demands and deadlines.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position:  $72-$82K annually

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits
• Group Term Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.

Salary : $72 - $82