IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Building Future Leaders Program – Production Supervisor

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE LOCATIONS:

Sumas, WASylacauga, ALKankakee, ILSeville, OHHillsboro, TXHagerstown, MDEnnis, TXChester, SC

DESCRIPTION:

The Building Future Leaders Program (BFL) is an integral part of IKO’s succession planning strategy and has successfully been in place since 2022.

We are seeking recent engineering graduates (or similar) to bring into our organization as Production Supervisors. The Production Supervisor role will focus on producing a high-quality product by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.

While fulfilling the role of Production Supervisor at one of our manufacturing locations, participants will simultaneously participate in the 24-month BFL Program. Through this program, incumbents will collaborate with fellow BFL members, gain exposure to all facets of the IKO business, meet with key executives and be assigned an executive mentor, tour several IKO manufacturing plants and participate, participate in career mapping workshops, and participate in numerous professional development initiatives, including all 10 modules of IKO’s Supervisor Essentials Program.

Once the 24 month program period has been completed and the incumbent has completed the BFL Program, they will be eligible to move to other relevant roles within IKO.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive salary (Dependent on State: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00)Competitive health and benefit planCompetitive matched retirement savings programThe opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and InclusionThe opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturingEligible to move to other relevant roles after program completion

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

Actively participate in BFL offerings, courses, meetings and other activities.Lead a positive change effort to improved performance by motivating, recognizing and inspiring others to be effective and efficient in their activitiesMaintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process complianceChampion hazard identification, evaluation and control through the behavior based safety and risk assessment programsLead and direct all production operations for the duration of your shiftIncrease employee engagement and improve the labor relations climate through participation in continuous improvement (get suggestions, report problems, participate in team problem solving sessions)Drive accountability for both results and actions of direct reports through education, motivation, documentation and behavior-based coachingIncrease operator involvement in maintenanceParticipate in Root cause analysis (5 why, fishbone, etc.) with team members, maintenance and engineeringContinually improve the operational efficiency of the plantWork with and support other department goalsEnsure proper documentation and complete reports (compliance, checklists, production reports, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc.)Facilitate effective meetings and team discussionsEffectively communicate with all levels both internal and external to the organizationJob training with STD work description, SOP and WISafety training, STOP. FLRA and all others safety programsResolve any conflict immediately and assure that behavior is in line with IKO values, ask for help if neededEnsure a rigorous follow-up of all 5S

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

Senior (Expected May 2025 Grad) or Recent Graduate (within 12 months) specializing in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering program.Leadership experience preferredProficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point & Adobe Acrobat.Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must.Must be able to stand and walk frequently.Must be comfortable working at heights occasionally.Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.Fluent in English (spoken and written).Troubleshooting capability is a plus.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

Must be authorized to work in the United StatesMust be able to travel freely to Canada for Trainings

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.

Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.