Production Supervisor

American Woodmark•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees hourly employees in one or more assigned departments and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. The role plans and coordinates departmental activities to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets and customer expectations. It supports production equipment maintenance, safe and productive operations, adherence to work instructions and company policies, employee development, and continuous improvement. The supervisor also supports hiring and selection, trains employees, assigns and directs work, evaluates performance, addresses complaints, and resolves problems. The position is based in a typical indoor manufacturing environment, with moderate-to-high noise on the production floor, where 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 preferred.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience across multiple departments.
Experience in material flows, inventory management, continuous improvement practices, and process analysis.
Excellent computer skills; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.
Track record of successful project management.
Experience working in a team environment.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
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 communicate effectively with customers and clients and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, business-community members, and the public.
Ability to develop presentations for production teams, plant leadership, or public groups.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to manufacturing and financial performance records and to read and use a tape measure.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Some out-of-town travel and occasional weekend work are required.

Nice To Haves

Wood-related manufacturing experience.
Six Sigma training.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide feedback to providers regarding performance against established expectations.
Ensure maintenance of all production equipment.
Plan and coordinate departmental activities to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Participate in assigned teams and projects.
Ensure departments follow documented work instructions, quality specifications, and standard operating procedures.
Help identify hiring needs and participate in employee selection and training.
Communicate departmental expectations, motivate team members, and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure company policies are followed and provide guidance and corrective action as needed.
Use resources effectively to achieve SQDC goals.
Establish team-member goals aligned with organizational goals and conduct periodic performance reviews.
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
Participate in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other tasks as directed by the direct supervisor.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate hourly employees in assigned departments in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; recognize and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.