Production Supervisor

Your Job

The Production Supervisor will lead a wood products production team to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with management philosophy and framework.

What You Will Do



* Supervise/coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in all associated work processes affecting EHS, compliance, reliability, quality, production and costs.


* Continuously drive safety as a core value for the business.


* Support the MPO (Machine Paced Operation) Process System to align and optimize the manufacturing enterprise in delivering value to the business.


* Facilitate team development and growth, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable.


* Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards.


* Monitor product quality and provide direction to crew members to maximize efficiency.


* Assist with troubleshooting production issues.


* Provide safety training to crew members.


* Provide coaching; team development/performance management.


* Complete data entry responsibilities and generate reports.

Team size may range from 15 - 40 members.

Must be flexible with shift and/or departmental assignment.

Current shifts are; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM; 5 AM - 5 PM; 5 PM - 5 AM; or on a relief shift that works a combination of these shifts.

Shift schedules could change during employment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing or military environment.


* Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn various PC-based production reporting systems applications.


* Must be able and willing to work safely, and adhere to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).


* Must be able and willing to work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree or higher with a preference in a technical or business discipline.


* Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment.


* Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in the wood products industry.


* Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

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