Production Supervisor

Boise Cascade • Havana, FL

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates production employees and department operations, including supervision, safety, product quality, training and development, workflow, manpower utilization, communication, and administration of company policies and procedures. The role requires a strong commitment to continuous improvement in a production-manufacturing environment.

The supervisor also supports payroll, inventory, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance processes. The position requires a flexible work schedule that may include swing and graveyard work.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function.
• Proven skills in a production environment and understanding of manufacturing practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with people and facilitate change and growth in a team environment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including swing and graveyard work, in a production-manufacturing environment.
• Essential PC skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Typically more than five years of experience in a related job function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of production employees.
• Prepare work orders and recommend equipment modifications.
• Provide daily and weekly reports summarizing production flow results.
• Communicate with plant personnel to support improvement of production, quality, and safety processes.
• Educate machine operators about their contribution to throughput and finished-product quality.
• Train hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety, and accident investigation, and hold periodic safety meetings.
• Facilitate and coordinate accident investigations.
• Develop good employee relations and promptly handle employee complaints.
• Provide management with activity reports on plant safety, production, maintenance, and quality.
• Identify and respond to customer needs and remain open and responsive to change.
• Maintain environmental awareness and promote safety practices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review work performed and appraise employee performance.
• Understand and facilitate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes, as well as scheduling and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree