Supervisor

Great Southern Wood Preserving•Lake Panasoffkee, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises hourly production employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. You will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, assigning, scheduling, directing work, appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. You must be able to maintain confidentiality; keep emotions under control; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; listen and get clarification; and be able to respond well to questions. You must have the ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use your time efficiently. A clear command of the English language is required, both written and verbal.

Requirements

Associate's degree with two years related supervisory experience and/or training in the wood treating or lumber industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good mathematical skills.
Proficiency in company computer database system with production reporting and data entry requirements.
Willing and able to work in all types of weather environments (cold, hot, rain).
Excellent attendance record.
Ability to communicate effectively (clear command of the English language).
Willingness to learn and ambition to advance.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for an extended period of time.
Team player.
Flexibility (willing and available to work overtime as needed).
Ability to follow directions and understand when to ask questions.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification and experience

Responsibilities

Overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of hourly production employees.
Training employees.
Assigning work to employees.
Scheduling employees.
Directing work.
Appraising employee performance.
Disciplining employees.
Addressing employee complaints.
Resolving employee problems.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Keeping emotions under control.
Reacting well under pressure.
Treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Listening and getting clarification.
Responding well to questions.
Prioritizing and planning work activities.
Using time efficiently.
Reporting production data.
Performing data entry.
Identifying problems and communicating issues effectively.
Learning different lumber sizes, grades, and treatments.
Lifting a maximum of 50 lbs.