Supervisor in Training

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Teaching

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department, ensuring alignment with cost, profit, and production goals. This role involves training and developing employees, relying on experience and judgment to plan and achieve objectives. The supervisor will develop and implement methods to meet departmental goals, manage production operations across multiple departments and shifts, and motivate employees for maximum productivity. Responsibilities also include identifying and resolving problems, evaluating performance, coaching employees, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The supervisor will also manage costs, inventory, lead continuous improvement and safety initiatives, prepare reports, and maintain records.
Must have:
  • Manage production operations across multiple departments and shifts
  • Manage and motivate a team of employees
  • Resolve various problems and identify opportunities
  • Evaluate the performance of individuals and programs
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing
  • 1 to 3 years of people management experience
  • Working knowledge of production reporting and scheduling
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software

Job Details

Job Summary The Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department consistent with cost, profit and production goals. It is responsible for the training and development of its employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals some creativity and latitude is expected works under the supervision of a manager Develops methods and assists in its implementation to achieve plans and goals of the department. Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manages the production operation of multiple departments multiple shifts.
  • Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.
  • Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.
  • Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.
  • Coaches and counsels' employees.
  • Manages activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.
  • Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
  • Manages cost and profitability of the department.
  • Manages department inventory
  • Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
  • Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
  • Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices.
  • May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
  • Post high school education is required
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.
  • Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software.
  • Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.
  • Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.
  • Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed.

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