Planer Mill Supervisor

Big River Forest Products•Vicksburg, MS

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Vicksburg Forest Products in Vicksburg, Mississippi is searching for a Planer Mill Supervisor. This role will be accountable for the Planer production by managing staff, participating in the overall administration of ensuring safety, process, procedures, policies, production and accountable for metrics and planer performance on a day-to-day basis. The ideal individual will have strong leadership skills and ability to get work done through others.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior experience as a supervisor or lead
Demonstrative safety leadership
Excellent team-building and motivational skills
Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Previous wood products manufacturing management experience.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing/5S experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in promoting a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching employees as well as finding opportunities for streamlining production activities and enhancing value-added processes.
Demonstrate strong leadership and training by leading manufacturing principles and events with supervision.
Strengthen, develop and motivate staff by managing responsibilities and ensuring accountability. Continually sharpen the professional skills of team members.
Ensures safe work practices, follows safety procedures and completes required safety forms, checklists and permits.
Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
Ensure quality standards and order specifications are met throughout the manufacturing process of the wide range of products.
Other Duties as needed.

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