Assistant Supervisor

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Bristol, FL

45d

About The Position

The Sawmill Assistant Supervisor is a management support role that is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for all Sawmill employees and productivity in these areas and leads the safety, quality, and production executing any company plan of action with the assistance of the Sawmill Supervisor. The Sawmill Assistant Supervisor leads employees in producing quality lumber products in a safe and efficient environment while maintaining productivity, minimizing operational costs, and helping develop a well-trained workforce. This role requires the ability to balance both leadership and support responsibilities and frequently involves taking a hands-on approach in daily operations.

Requirements

Previous management experience or equivalent education
Working knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and sawmill operations
Computer literate
Problem solving skills
Working knowledge of sawmill equipment, machinery, and tools, including their design, operation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to clearly & effectively communicate issues to peers, subordinates & senior management
Ability to lead and work well with other supervisors & operators
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Ability to train others on operation of equipment
Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Ability to effectively manage one's own time and the time of others

Responsibilities

Assist in motivating, developing, and directing employees as they work
Assist supervisor with ensuring safety of all employees by supporting safety education efforts and enforcement of safety rules including LOTO training and documenting of all authorized personnel
Assist with reading and analyzing charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Assist with monitoring and advise on regulations associated with safety and environmental systems
Assist with monitoring daily sawmill operations to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations are met.
Assist supervisor with planning and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
Assist supervisor with workplace practice audits and standardization, including daily quality audits and quality testing
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees, and/or assign new employees to experienced workers for training
Assist supervisor with training and certifying of forklift operators
Monitor equipment, gauges, dials, and operational indicators to ensure machinery and operators are functioning properly and meeting processing standards.
Assist supervisor to consistently meet goals and accountability for expenses in your department
Monitor/participate in action planning process
Enforce company disciplinary policies and procedures
Perform and document performance counselling in accordance with company policy and as needed to identify deficiencies and accomplishments
Assist supervisor with monitoring and addressing work hours (overtime) on a daily/weekly basis
Confer with supervisor, management and/or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints
Assist supervisor with conducting regular crew meetings
Attend/conduct other meetings as needed
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Assist supervisor when working with Human Resources on placement and job placement of personnel
Support the operation and maintenance of sawmill machinery and equipment, including forklifts, conveyors, saw systems, and yard equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support sawmill operations.
Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc…as required
Do not enter restricted areas
Immediately remedy unsafe conditions, investigate, take appropriate actions/next steps and report to Human Resources/Safety Manager
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating
Eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company