Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Provides direction for 20 to 40 production employees and 1-3 lead operators. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee’s abilities. Able to Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, occasional travel up to 10% to other plants for training and support.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

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.
• Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices, Forklift.
• Hand tools.
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP).