Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Hood Plywood•Beaumont, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Manufacturing Operations Supervisor position at our Plywood mill in Beaumont, MS is for individuals with manufacturing work experience and experience supervising employees in a manufacturing plant or mill. The role offers mentoring from various levels of management throughout the organization. Individuals selected will undergo an education process focusing on the core operational aspects of the business across multiple departments and shifts. Hood provides a very interactive and "hands-on" environment to offer the necessary exposure to become an effective leader. At Hood Industries, the goal is to provide future leaders with the knowledge, experience, and support to grow personally and professionally and exceed company expectations. Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns, including plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast, and southwest United States.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership, excelling in teamwork.
Excellent technical aptitude.
Good knowledge of plant processes.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Proven safety and quality record.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous manufacturing experience required.
2-3 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of Internet, Excel, and Word.
General knowledge of OSHA standards.
Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
Must be able to work multiple shifts and weekends.
Applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process.
All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test.
If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree is a plus.
Prior wood products experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise operations within multiple departments and shifts at the highest practical efficiency. This includes working with employees and management to develop production schedules, budgets, and to coordinate movement of material in and out of the work area. Resolve operating, scheduling, and production issues as needed.
Work with other department supervisors to ensure operations meet quality standards and product specifications.
Work with other department supervisors to ensure machinery, equipment, and work areas are maintained properly. Work with maintenance to coordinate preventative maintenance, expedite repairs, and schedule equipment updates, additions, and/or replacements.
Work with other department supervisors to ensure work is carried out in a safe manner and that all areas are free of work hazards. Ensure that company safety policies and practices are followed by employees. Set personal example by observing all safe work practices and participate in safety checks, audits, and investigations.
Participate in new hire orientations, employee training, ongoing coaching, and reinforcement to employees. Observe and apply all Hood human resources, safety, and related policies.
Participate in creating required operating reports (e.g. work hours, production levels, quality testing, etc.). Participate in maintaining appropriate and required operating, regulatory, and human resources records, including attendance logs via KRONOS, preventative and corrective maintenance via Guardian, and production reports via Lumber Trax.