Supervisor- Production

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the shipping department (40 associates) and may support other areas as needed. Orders come in daily with the expectation of a short turn-around, so you will decide the best configuration of human talent and production output to maintain the standards we set for our customers. In addition to line management, you will be responsible for the overall management of your team from attendance and scheduling to training to performance reviews. 

This is an onsite position reporting to our facility in the City of Industry. This is a first shift position. 

Essential Responsibilities Include: 

• Managing key performance indicators in different production lines and departments Providing key management reporting, primarily in Excel 
• Cross-training personnel to maximize production flexibility 
• Seamlessly combining safety, quality and production requirements 
• Scheduling the staff and resources 
• Supports and adheres to HR practices, procedures, policies and works closely with HR staff for guidance and compliance. 
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related issues / concerns. 
• Assists with employee inquiries and concerns related to demands, grievances, absences, employee conflicts, and participates in disciplinary and termination meetings. 
• Personnel management duties, including onboarding, training, mentoring and development, positive reinforcement, and discipline, conducting performance evaluations, etc. 
• Coordinating production activities with other production supervisors 
• Ensuring timely, quality, and safe product production 
• Managing for daily improvement 
• The factory typically works between eight-to-ten-hour days, Monday through Friday, and depending upon the demand, often works Saturdays. The Production Supervisor schedule will be coordinated with the other supervisors to cover the full shift. 

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/shipping environment; in each phase of production operation, including managing employees, process implementation required 
• Associate degree in business management, organizational development, industrial technology, engineering, or similar field desirable; or 5+ years of relevant experience 
• Bilingual skills in English and either Spanish and/or Vietnamese is required
• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance 
• Experience working with OSHA and EPA regulations 
• Critical thinking skills are essential in this role. Bring problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of people and an interest to train and develop the workforce. 
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience using ERP software, preferably Oracle, is a plus 
• High energy, a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be comfortable spending most of the time working on the floor 
• Shipping experience a plus (UPS, FEDEX, LTL)

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $82,000-95,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.