Production Supervisor - Finishing Department

Cabinetworks Group•Mount Jackson, VA

17h

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides leadership in the assigned finishing department to achieve departmental and plant business objectives. The role coordinates departmental activities to maximize productivity and minimize costs while maintaining product quality, workplace safety, housekeeping, and employee morale. The supervisor manages employee work and performance, supports training and development, addresses employee issues, and helps ensure compliance with company policies. The position also tracks performance measures, recommends equipment and process changes, inspects products, documents accidents and injuries, and participates in continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Successful experience in employee training and development, including training peers and subordinates.
Experience measuring performance against goals and standards.
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize and multitask across various and conflicting responsibilities.
Ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
One to two years of supervisory experience.
Experience with manufacturing software systems.
Continuous improvement training, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and a strong background in material flow and bottleneck removal principles.
Exposure to systems controls such as ISO 140001.
Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.

Responsibilities

Assign and coordinate work in the department.
Assist with employee selection, review employee performance, resolve employee issues, and administer company policies.
Manage departmental performance measures in the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS), including visual controls and system tools and reporting requirements.
Coordinate and direct departmental activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality, safety, housekeeping, and employee morale.
Ensure job-related accidents and injuries are reported and documented, and take appropriate corrective action promptly.
Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, and process modifications.
Inspect products to verify that standards and specifications are met.
Provide technical and behavioral coaching and development to employees.
Track absenteeism and timekeeping in Kronos.
Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.