ASSISTANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Role Summary: 

The Assistant Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in the day to day production at the Truss Plant. Coaches, motivates and supports the production crew, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication with the staff.   

Scope of the Position: 

The APS will lead a production team on one shift at a Truss Plant.     

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Coach the production team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadlines and updates 

• Comply with all OSHA safety requirements 

• Communicate effectively with the management staff and the production team, informing and updating them regularly to ensure that production objectives are met 

• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed 

• Organize workflow according to workload to ensure the completion of the production schedule 

• Monitor quality and accuracy of all orders 

• Ensure the completion of all duties with minimum waste and abuse of equipment 

• Ensure employee safety training is conducted as required 

• Provide a positive, motivating example for employees 

• Conduct training or authorize training of production employees 

• Take all necessary action to manage production cost and improve profit 

• Inform Production Supervisor of equipment and production concerns 

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment 

• Follow Wilson Lumber’s core values 

• Perform the duties of the Production Supervisor in the Production Supervisor’s absence 

Position Qualifications: 

• Strong commitment to creating a work environment where employees want to do their best 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Self-Starter requiring little to no direction 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Moderate computer skills 

• Exceptional organizational skills  

• Ability to think strategically 

• Proven track record of meeting business objectives 

• Must have a proven track record in effectively managing operational strategy, safety programs, and customer satisfaction 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience 

• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in operations management, and/or production management in the construction industry or construction related industry 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time 

• Lift at least 50 pounds 

• Able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment 

You will be expected to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by management.