Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example and ensuring employees follow all policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
• Work with Mill Manager, Superintendent, and other supervisors to optimize productivity.
• Supervise operations to ensure planned output at the highest practical efficiency.
• Foster a culture of open and respectful communication.
• Work with peers and supervisors to develop production schedules and budgets and to coordinate movement of material in and out of work area.
• Resolve operating, scheduling, and productions issues as needed.
• Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize the quality, value and recovery of lumber produced.
• Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and finding solutions.
• Supervise, train, direct and coordinate work and cross-training of the department’s crew.
• Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations and address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
• Prepare required operating reports (e.g. work hours, production levels, quality testing, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain environmental reports for compliance regulatory and records.
• Assure that all machinery, equipment, and work areas are maintained properly. Work with Maintenance to coordinate preventive maintenance, expedite repairs, and schedule equipment updates, additions, and/or replacements.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to employees. Observe workers for potential future leadership potential.
• Maintain documentation for department operations, counseling notices, attendance, etc.
• Participate in interviews and selection of new hires.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.