Production Supervisor

American Woodmark•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees hourly employees in assigned departments and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. The role plans and coordinates departmental work to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets, meet customer expectations, and ensure production tasks follow documented work instructions, quality specifications, and standard operating procedures. The supervisor supports employee selection, training, performance management, and development; communicates expectations; and provides guidance or corrective action as needed. The position also ensures production equipment maintenance, promotes a safe and productive work environment, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives and projects. The work takes place in a typical indoor manufacturing environment, with some out-of-town travel and occasional weekend work.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Minimum of 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 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 listen and communicate effectively and respond to customer, regulatory agency, business community, and public inquiries or complaints.
Ability to develop presentations for production teams, plant leadership, or public groups.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to manufacturing and financial performance records.
Ability 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 use hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Wood-related manufacturing experience.
Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

Provide feedback to providers regarding performance against established expectations.
Ensure the 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 perform tasks according to documented work instructions, quality specifications, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in identifying hiring needs and in employee selection and training.
Communicate departmental expectations, motivate team members, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure company policies are followed and provide guidance and corrective action as needed.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve SQDC goals.
Establish individual goals for team members 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.
Supervise hourly employees and oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports.
Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work, direct employees, appraise performance, recognize and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.