Shift Supervisor, Production - 2nd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc•Jessup, MD

4h•$25•Onsite

About The Position

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor role in our Jessup, MD facility. JOB SUMMARY The primary duties include:

Requirements

Minimum of HS diploma or G.E.D.
Prior supervisory experience REQUIRED; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Machine operation requires repetitive motions including twisting, bending, and lifting 20-40lbs, 5-6x a minute
Must be able to stand continuously for 8-10 hr shifts
Experience with forklift, front-end loader, yard jockey/trailer PREFERRED
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

Be an active participant in the safety committee and promotes safety on a daily basis
Be responsible for safety, cleanliness, and good housekeeping of entire plant
Conduct or assist in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed
Supervise and coordinate activities of plant employees
Train and assist employees in completing assignments according to proper plant procedures
Analyze shift duties to determine correct amount of time and material required to complete orders in the most efficient manner
Give instructions to employees regarding jobs to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them
Supervise plant for cleanliness, safety, quality control, and optimum production
Confer with other supervisors and communicate with peers, subordinates, and management in a professional manner to assure assignments are being properly completed
Carry out inspections and assist in building and machinery repairs in order to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment
Conduct weekly employee meetings
Establish personal goals with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork
Operate mobile equipment as needed safely and efficiently, including forklift, front-end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination
Complete and distribute a daily shift report to include production quantities, operator attendance notes, machine downtime, safety issues, and housekeeping notes
Supervise loading and unloading of trucks and completion of paperwork
Verify incoming shipments
Notifies Transportation Supervisor of changes to inventory stored in trailers
Assist as required with monthly inventory counts
Complete and present performance evaluations for shift employees
Recommend promotions or transfers of personnel
Verify accuracy of time cards for payroll
Monitor attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to plant rules
Recommend and implement disciplinary action as required
Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees, office personnel and customers
Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
Conduct and records daily quality testing of production items to ensure quality product is being produced and shipped
Attend and participate in scheduled plant meetings
Be alert to those around you, including peers, reporting personnel, customers, competitors; learning as you listen and observe
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned