Production Supervisor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct, Train and Supervises 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 hires personnel according to budgeting plans set by operations management.
• Performs administrative tasks such as: writing and giving performance reviews and creating and maintaining performance measurement reports with accuracy.
• Affirms proper PPE is used per plant requirements.
• Counsels 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.
• Leads 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 And Experience

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