Company Description

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home. 

Job Description

We are presently seeking candidates for a 2nd Shift Chemical Working Supervisor in the Silicone Mixing Department.  Hours will be 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Monday – Friday.   

Primary responsibilities will include:

• To operate, oversee, and coordinate shift production work for the mixing of specific formulas, maintenance, and changeover activities.
• Coordinates and schedules production in an efficient manner while attaining quality
• Monitors and reacts to Statistical Process Control information, shuts down equipment when there are process problems and makes necessary corrections
• Train/assist in training of new mixers
• Schedules and performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment
• Identifies, isolates, and corrects equipment malfunctions
• Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and add chemical raw materials manually or automatically
• Manufacture material according to batch cards and mixing work instructions using computer software
• Perform routine batch quality checks and testing
• Sanitizes/Cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Monitors integrity of mixes and shuts down operation if out of compliance
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of production, labor and scrap incurred during the shift
• Assures that chemical mixers are trained in operations that pertain to the mixing area
• Assures MRO parts are maintained at desired levels, ordering those items as needed
• Promotes and follows all safety guidelines and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)  
• 4-6 years of batch mixing experience in hand cleaner or related industry
• 2-4 years previous supervisory experience.
• Both computer and fork truck experience 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our employees also enjoy perks such as adoption assistance, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, scholarship programs for dependents, tuition assistance, 3-for-1 matching contributions for donations, employee discounts with companies such as Dell, GM/Ford/Daimler Chrysler, AT&T, Verizon and much more.

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.