Production Supervisor - Graveyard - Particleboard

SWISS KRONO Group•Klamath Falls, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At SWISS KRONO, our people are the driving force behind our success. With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, we are powered by individuals who bring passion, ideas and commitment to work every day. We are proud of our motivated, loyal and high‑performing workforce—and they are proud to be part of a global leader in the wood‑based products industry. Build a career with purpose. Build a career with SWISS KRONO OR. Where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes an impact. Worldclass benefits include great medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, retirement plans, apprenticeships, and so much more. Position Summary: The Production Supervisor will supervise a day, swing, graveyard, or relief shift to ensure the smooth operation of the particleboard facility during the operating shift. Duties/Responsibilities: Lead a safe working environment: train employees in safe equipment operation; motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance; engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and lead safety behavior by example. Supervise the production departments to ensure completion according to production schedule while prioritizing product quality and cost management. Provide front-line management of the crew, including all hourly employees and the shift’s maintenance team. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and company rules. Maintain the working relationship with the bargaining unit by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Communicate shift activities with other shift supervisors, maintenance personnel, the Superintendent, and the Operations Manager. Support operations in key variable tracking and data analysis, complete shift reports, and process employee time and attendance reports. Perform other duties or related projects as assigned. On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate the work activities of a shift with up to 25 employees. Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies. Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team. Required Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Education and Experience: Prior supervisory experience or relevant prior work experience in a leadership role. Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience. Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures. Required Personal Protective Equipment: Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator. The desire for success unites us all at SWISS KRONO. Our employees are the basis of our economic success. We are proud that many of our employees have been working for us for years, sharing the focus on performance and efficiency of our owners and managers. They have grown with the company and are all experts in their field. This is one of the reasons why we are one of the leading companies in the wood-based products industry today. SWISS KRONO helps to make building and living more environmentally friendly and natural. Every day thousands of people come into direct contact with the Group’s products. Our employees are the most important messengers and we value respectful behaviour and collaboration. The Group offers diversified tasks in an internationally active company and offers perspectives for further development – be it from a professional or personal point of view. Partnership and collegiality are just as important to the SWISS KRONO Group as improving our products. Introduce yourself by clicking this button and we will contact you as soon as a suitable option opens up.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Prior supervisory experience or relevant prior work experience in a leadership role.
Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead a safe working environment: train employees in safe equipment operation; motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance; engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and lead safety behavior by example.
Supervise the production departments to ensure completion according to production schedule while prioritizing product quality and cost management.
Provide front-line management of the crew, including all hourly employees and the shift’s maintenance team.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and company rules.
Maintain the working relationship with the bargaining unit by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Communicate shift activities with other shift supervisors, maintenance personnel, the Superintendent, and the Operations Manager.
Support operations in key variable tracking and data analysis, complete shift reports, and process employee time and attendance reports.
Perform other duties or related projects as assigned.
On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of a shift with up to 25 employees.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.