Production Supervisor

About the Role

Provides direction for production employees and lead operators. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee's abilities. Able to plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Shift & Schedule

• 3rd shift, 12 hour shift, 4/3/4 schedule
• Standard work week is 40 hours a week with occasional overtime
• Occasional travel up to 10% to other plants for training and support
• Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required

Responsibilities

• Direct, train and supervise the daily activities of the production work centers from the production floor, delegating responsibilities as necessary, to attain production deadlines, goals and objectives in each area
• Run machinery in a backup capacity as needed
• Works with operations management to determine labor requirements by reviewing production schedules and hire personnel according to budgeting plans set by operations management
• Perform administrative tasks such as: writing and giving performance reviews and creating and maintaining performance measurement reports with accuracy
• Assures proper PPE is used per plant requirements
• Conveys and enforces company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations
• Ensures effective employee relations by providing employee coaching and development
• Works with the operations management and human resources to make employment decisions and resolve employee issues including progressive discipline policies
• Lead the production floor effort to reduce waste using COS, the SQDC boards, and corrective action sheets
• Conducts periodic cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Leads special projects as needed and stands in as back up for operations management during vacations/absences
• Maintains time and attendance records

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge in wood products or related industry
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as lock out, tag out
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, etc.)
• Able to identify possible quality defects and causes and knowledgeable of corrective actions
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5s
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Basic math and reading skills
• Able to use measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Efficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful work situations
• Continuous improvement expectations to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (two year college or technical school) or (3-5) years related manufacturing experience required
• Prior Five Plus (5+) years of supervisory experience in a related field

Working Conditions

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices, Forklift
• Hand tools
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance – DAY 1
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate – health care concierge service
• PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
• College Scholarships for Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement