Ames Operations - Production Supervisor

Ames Tools Corporation; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national distributor of building materials as a Production Supervisor. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient assembly and production processes, overseeing a dedicated team, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. You will be instrumental in streamlining operations, minimizing waste, and fostering a collaborative work environment. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for excellence and a commitment to team success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Vacation Days

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Professional Growth Opportunities

Wellness Benefits

Development & Training Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and manage workflow efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging and ensure materials are staged for inspection.
• Oversee inventory rotation and maintain production logs.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Forklift

Order Picker

Bendi

Job description

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies, AMES Taping Tools is the nation's leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. With our expansive network of company stores and franchised tool rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we're committed to providing residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with a comprehensive selection of drywall finishing tools, supplies, and equipment, making us a one-stop-shop for all things drywall.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or amestools.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.
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Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor plans, organizes, and monitors the assembly and production of the material. The position must ensure a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed efficiently to satisfy internal and external customer requirements. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for overseeing approximately three Production Clerks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor the packaging of material from bulk to small package quantities.


• Ensure materials are staged for counting and inspection.


• Ensure packaging log reports are accurately entered.


• Maintain production logs as well as other archive-related records.


• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the Warehouse.


• Oversee the converting of bulk material to smaller standard packages.


• Creates transfers to other branches according to the requirement report in P21.


• Ensure clean and proper housekeeping is maintained.


• Ensure Warehouse is accessible and safe.


• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.


• Minimize inventory breakage and shrinkage through careful monitoring of workplace and workforce.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred; or one or more years related experience and/or training in the field; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience


• Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written.


• Ability to understand the priorities of the work flow in the Warehouse and willingly provide assistance to critical activities, despite the delay in performing non-critical duties.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)


• Must be able to operate a forklift, Order Picker and Bendi

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.


• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by puttingthe needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.


• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.


• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.


• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.


• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.


• The employee is often required to sit and climb or balance.


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally move more than one hundred pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Cognitive Skills:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.


• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.


• Must be able to multitask.


• Must be able to receive and analyze information.


• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.


• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance


• Wellness Benefits


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Employee Stock Purchase Program


• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days


• Professional Growth Opportunities


• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.