Production Supervisor

Arauco•Albany, OR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Duraflake is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead team members and provide direction and consistency for safety, quality, production, and costs within its plant. The position is based at the Albany, Oregon site and reports directly to the Production Manager. It operates on night shift in a 3-1-3 schedule: three days on, one day off, three days on, followed by three days off, repeating. The plant operates in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor oversees production schedules and output, addresses bottlenecks and equipment issues, coordinates with other functions, maintains employee training and standard operating procedures, and works with Maintenance to support equipment reliability. The role also handles production and downtime reporting, labor costs and overtime approvals, operating supplies, and resolution of quality and service issues. The role requires moving throughout an industrial facility and performing physical tasks including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, crouching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and standing and walking for extended periods. The work environment may include dust, chemicals, high noise levels, heavy equipment, and varying temperatures. ARAUCO describes itself as a global leader in sustainable wood products, with a commitment to responsible forestry, environmental stewardship, innovation, and reducing environmental impact. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and will make timely, effective, and suitable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities during recruitment.

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 freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and perform tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in environments that may have 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 or equipment failures with minimal impact on output.
Communicate and coordinate between 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.
Ensure SOPs and training programs are up to date and employees are trained to perform their duties safely.
Own production inputs and outputs, achieve annual mill standards, and oversee designated operational preventive maintenance and work orders, including execution.
Complete production and downtime reports in a timely manner.
Work closely with the Maintenance group 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 in resolving quality and service issues.