Production Supervisor, Truss Assembly, Second Shift

Our client company was founded in 1955 and is an American success story, authored by thousands of employees and led by loyal individuals who learned the business from the ground up. The markets they serve aren’t always glitzy, but they’re essential. When is the last time you saw a roof without a truss? The things they build are important. And the opportunity provided along with them is rewarding. The company has grown geometrically through a combination of being good at what they do, building strong customer relationships, and making some excellent acquisitions. In addition to their core business of making trusses, they are now in the framing, forest products, building design, and building supply businesses. They started their 50th year in business in 2005 as a $2.7 billion company and are considerably larger now. Our client is a public company that has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the “Most Admired Companies.”

The company has an immediate need for a Production Supervisor over their second shift truss assemblers. An overview of the position is below:

General Summary

Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of an operating department and plans, directs and coordinates support services. Training and development of its employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; some creativity and latitude is expected; works under the supervision of a manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·   Implements methods to achieve plans and goals of the department and to maintain quality and customer standards/expectations.

·   Directs the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity.

·   Ensures all employees have received adequate machine specific safety training prior to operate equipment.

·   Reviews pre-shift machine inspections and addresses machine concerns according to internal procedure.

·   Maintains a clean and safe work environment; consistently checks quality of inbound and outbound material; and implements CI principals to improve current processes.

·   Identifies researches and resolves various problems and opportunities.

·   Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.

·   Coaches and assists employees to help them perform their job functions more safely, productively, and efficiently. Disciplines employees when necessary, and conducts annual performance reviews.

·   Conducts Sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks, and provides training to employees.

·   Directs activities consistent with all Company policies, procedures and applicable law.

·   Communicates to employees and other management members as required.

·   Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives.

·   Prepares production reports and maintains records as required.

·   Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that assigned department is in compliance with established safety standards.

·   Manages employees time and attendance through the T&A system.

·   May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area

·   Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

·   High school diploma

·   Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience; 3 to 5 years preferred.

·   Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling

·   Working knowledge of excel, word and outlook.

·   Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.

·   Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.

·   Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process 

Skills and abilities

·   Demonstrates ability to handle responsibility and be accountable for actions/decisions

·   Ability to recognize safe vs. unsafe working conditions

·   Ability to clearly communicate directions and expectations

·   Ability to plan, and organize the work of others, determine priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure and stress.

·   Ability to prioritize tasks and act decisively when conditions change

·   Ability to identify problems and find viable solutions

·   Ability to understand and use basic math and numbers, and to use a computer terminal, calculator, and telephone.

·   Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write basic English

·   Ability to communicate with management regarding people, products and equipment

·   Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail

·   Ability to work under immediate supervision

·   Ability to pass a drug test

·   Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

·   Safety conscious and strong supervisory and interpersonal skills

·   Team player and goal oriented

·   Leads by example and has a positive attitude

·   Participates in Safety and CI programs

·   Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

·   Punctual and reliable