Production Supervisor

American Woodmark•Moorefield, WV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates the production process for an assigned department, optimizing resources to meet or exceed plant goals and customer expectations. The role supervises hourly employees and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, handling employee concerns, and applying rewards or discipline. The supervisor also supports a safe, productive workplace and represents the company as a union-free environment. The position plans and coordinates departmental activities in support of SQDC targets, ensures production equipment is maintained, and makes sure work follows job instruction breakdowns, quality specifications, and standard operating practices. The supervisor communicates expectations, motivates and develops team members, sets aligned individual goals, conducts performance reviews, and participates in continuous improvement efforts and assigned projects. The work takes place in a typical indoor manufacturing environment, with moderate-to-high noise on the production floor; hearing protection may be required, and safety glasses are required. Some out-of-town travel and occasional weekend work are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood-related experience is preferred.
At least 5 years of supervision experience across multiple departments.
Experience with material flows and inventory management, continuous improvement practices, and process analysis.
Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment.
Experience working in a team environment.
Management style consistent with CITE Principles.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and technical journals and financial reports.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers, clients, regulatory agencies, business community members, and the public, including responding to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic to manufacturing or financial performance recording.
Ability to read and use a tape measure.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work in an indoor manufacturing environment and comply with production-floor safety requirements.
Availability for some out-of-town travel and occasional weekend work.
Successful completion of applicable background check, drug screen, physical examination, and/or motor vehicle check may be required for an offer.

Nice To Haves

Wood-related manufacturing experience.
Six Sigma training.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production activities and use departmental resources effectively to meet or exceed plant goals, SQDC targets, and customer expectations.
Provide feedback to providers regarding whether expectations are being met or exceeded.
Ensure maintenance of production equipment.
Participate in assigned teams and projects.
Ensure departmental work follows job instruction breakdowns, quality specifications, and standard operating practices.
Participate in identifying hiring needs and in employee selection and training.
Communicate departmental expectations, motivate team members, and identify improvement opportunities.
Provide team leadership consistent with the company vision, mission, and CITE principles.
Ensure policies are followed and provide guidance and discipline.
Establish individual goals aligned with organizational goals and conduct periodic performance reviews.
Support and represent the company as a union-free environment.
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
Participate in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Role-model CITE and Working in Teams principles.
Perform other tasks as directed by the direct supervisor.
Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Develop presentations for production teams, plant-level teams, or public groups as needed.