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Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

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Summary Manage, train and develop and coordinate the work efforts of Line Supervisors and direct labor associates to produce Grayhill products in our LaGrange facility.

This is a second shift position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Monitor operator and cell performances for productivity improvement and scrap reduction opportunities.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolve associate issues or refer issues to Operations Leader for action.
• Document all procedures and specifications relating to assigned programs and projects.
• Lead monthly coordination meetings with Line Supervisors.
• Insure that all company policies and procedures are communicated appropriately.
• Act as a liaison between Production and other departments, communicating deviations from drawings and specifications to Quality, Engineering and other groups, and update manufacturing instructions.
• In conjunction with Quality Control and Engineering, analyze returned materials and goods for manufacturing errors and ensure errors are corrected.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage 5-8 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 100-200 associates in the Production Department and Tool Room. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises six non-supervisory associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university required.
• Three to five years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What we have to offer:

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability, parental leave, and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.