3rd Shift Production Sr Supervisor at Pentair Management Company in Hanover Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future and are focused on creating a healthier world for all. Throughout our 120 global locations, our values guide us as we create innovative solutions for the world's water challenges. We bring water to life!

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a 3rd Shift Production Senior Supervisor to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will supervise production personnel to ensure the department achieves production plan according to customer demand.

You will:

• Ensure work performance in accordance with OSHA Rules and regulations.


• Lead VS with the highest level for safety and quality.


• Be responsible in directing workforce with a consistent and fair manner.


• Be able to maintain level of composure at all times and handle employee relations.


• Be responsible for resolving personnel issues by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.


• Promote a culture of growth for employees. Develop performance development plans for direct reports and ensures training implementation.


• Manage staffing levels by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.


• Lead continuous improvement efforts in production functions.


• Support and maintain Process improvement to achieve Safety, Quality, and Delivery.


• Cost, Cash (SQDCC) performance metrics.


• Develop production schedules for the maximum utilization of available labor and equipment. Achieve production plan while achieving efficiency and productivity targets.


• Train new employees and existing employees in all areas of departmental functions and job assignments.


• Interpret, apply, and enforce company safety regulations and operating policies and procedures.


• Identify unsafe conditions and report them to department team leader, supervisor, manager or EHS Coordinator.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred


• Minimum 3-year experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Previous experience in a leadership role and ability to work with people.


• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing techniques; such as Flow, Pull and Kanban.


• ERP system knowledge required.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends.


• Must be able to adapt to stressful situations and complete projects under tight deadlines.


• Must be able to lift frequently 3.5 lbs. and infrequently 25 - 40 lbs.


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.


• Position also requires regular bending and reaching.


• Work environment is a plant with machine noise and lift truck traffic.


• Temperatures in plant vary by season.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion:

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership


• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels


• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture


• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory