Production Supervisor

About the role

Conner Industries, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor 1 position at their Chester location. Qualified candidates should apply today.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees and allocate accordingly to support saw and assembly workload.
• Train employees in accordance with company policies.
• Cook up orders to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Lead paperwork processing to ensure accuracy in material usage and waste management at the workstations.
• Complete scheduling and reporting in the ERP system to support order processing.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and support maintenance and changeovers.
• Coach employees and continually support a positive work environment.
• Oversee and conduct training on proper operation of equipment and lead safety efforts.
• Participate in projects and lean efforts to drive continual improvement.
• Be a visible leader, leading by example with work ethic and attitude.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience. Lumber related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management and material processing; forklift certification a plus.
• Mechanically inclined; experience with wood cutting and manufacturing facility infrastructures.
• Past work in a continuous improvement culture, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with experience in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP or other business and production scheduling systems.
• Great communicator and experience building / working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical thinking.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Lumber related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management and material processing; forklift certification a plus.
• Mechanically inclined; experience with wood cutting and manufacturing facility infrastructures.
• Past work in a continuous improvement culture, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with experience in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP or other business and production scheduling systems.
• Great communicator and experience building / working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical thinking.

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit and kneel.
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a fast-paced environment.
• Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
• Use repetitive motions.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• Indoor and partial outdoor manufacturing environment.
• Noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection.
• Employee must wear PPE.
• The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The work environment is structured, and lunches and breaks are regulated.