Production Supervisor

Valmet•Florence, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Valmet is seeking a Shop Supervisor for its Florence, Alabama location, which services and manufactures products for Wood handling and Fiber Workshop parts and technologies. The supervisor oversees skilled technical shop employees and manages smooth daily operations in a dynamic environment where plans may change and quick, solution-oriented responses are needed. The role also includes handling personnel matters and participating in customer projects, change management, and quality improvement initiatives. The supervisor supports and inspires the team to achieve targets, including when circumstances change. The role focuses on continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and production volumes. The supervisor helps the team collaborate to improve efficiency, respond to unplanned disruptions, and meet company goals and on-time delivery commitments. The position offers opportunities to develop working methods, advance operations, and grow as a leader within an international company. Strong onboarding and a competitive total rewards package are offered.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and a desire to grow as a leader.
Problem-solving ability, quick action, and a systematic approach to developing team work in the spirit of Lean.
Ability to work flexibly with different types of people and collaborate effectively.
Ability to inspire others to solve problems, develop processes, and work together.
Good organizational skills and ability to break complex situations into actionable steps.
Prior experience in production and a job shop environment utilizing production control systems is valued.
Knowledge of Lean and 5S is valued.
Experience with time and labor systems, scheduling applications, and ERP systems is ideal.
Prior leadership experience is required.
Relevant technical education and/or experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in production and a job shop environment utilizing production control systems.
Knowledge of Lean and 5S.
Experience using time and labor systems, scheduling applications, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of skilled technical shop employees and direct daily shop operations.
Support and inspire the team to achieve targets, including when plans change.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and production volumes.
Encourage collaboration and empower the team to improve efficiency and respond to unplanned disruptions.
Help determine how the team can meet company goals and on-time delivery commitments.
Handle personnel matters.
Participate in customer projects, change management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Develop working methods and drive operations forward.