Production Supervisor

Arauco • Albany, OR

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Duraflake is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead team members and provide direction and consistency for safety, quality, production, and costs at its Albany, Oregon plant. The role reports directly to the Production Manager and works night shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment on a 3-1-3 schedule (three days on, one day off, three days on, followed by three days off, and so on).

The Production Supervisor plans and adjusts production schedules, addresses bottlenecks and equipment failures, coordinates across production and support teams, and supports the successful resolution of quality and service issues. The role also oversees employee training and standard operating procedures, production reporting, operating supplies, equipment reliability coordination, and labor costs and overtime approvals. The company describes its work as part of a sustainable wood products business committed to responsible forestry and reducing environmental impact.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a production or industrial setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong follow-up abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to work effectively with various computer programs.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor, coach, and manage a team.
• Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as needed to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and to perform tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, dust control, and chemical handling in a wood products facility.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet quotas while minimizing downtime.
• Resolve production bottlenecks and equipment failures with minimal impact on output.
• Communicate and coordinate with production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Escalate critical issues to plant leadership clearly and promptly.
• Lead meetings or coordinate across shifts.
• Improve team productivity or morale through better organization or communication.
• Keep SOPs and training programs up to date and ensure employees are trained to perform their duties safely.
• Own production inputs and outputs, achieve annual mill standards, and execute designated operational PMs and work orders.
• Complete production and downtime reports in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment is reliable and in top running condition.
• Co-own labor costs and approve overtime for direct reports with the Production Manager.
• Manage operating supplies to ensure needed consumables and tools are available.
• Support internal and external customer relations to resolve quality and service issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED