Production Supervisor
About The Position
PalletOne, Inc. is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to supervise safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations across multiple departments and shifts. The supervisor helps meet production goals, control costs, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role includes developing employees, aligning operations with business goals and company standards, supporting equipment reliability, and maintaining production records. When needed, the supervisor operates a forklift; if assigned to the Treating Department, the supervisor follows hazardous-material handling procedures.
Requirements
- Post-high-school education.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
- 1–3 years of experience leading or supervising employees.
- Ability to clearly communicate expectations, priorities, and timelines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
- Successfully complete forklift driver certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing agendas, meetings, and visual production tools.
- Working knowledge of Inside UFPI systems, Citrix, and professional email communication.
- Familiarity with the Precise Plant Quality Program and quality troubleshooting.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance, standard work instructions, and equipment processes.
- Experience conducting machine audits and supporting safety improvements.
- Ability to train employees, document training, and support skill development.
- Ability to provide daily feedback, conduct employee reviews, and identify advancement potential.
- Self-awareness and willingness to reflect on and continuously improve leadership effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage production operations across multiple departments and shifts.
- Supervise, coach, motivate, and develop employees to support productivity and engagement.
- Plan work activities, set expectations, and ensure production targets are met.
- Monitor and manage department costs, profitability, and inventory.
- Identify operational problems and improvement opportunities, and research and implement solutions.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support development planning.
- Ensure compliance with UFP policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
- Lead and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, including 5S and TPM.
- Promote safety, including participation in safety committees, JDAs, JSAs, audits, and LOTO compliance.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate production and operational records.
- Communicate with team members and leaders across the organization.
- Work with maintenance to support equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
- Operate a forklift when needed to support production flow.
- Follow hazardous-material handling procedures when assigned to the Treating Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee stock purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
