Plywood Shift Supervisor

Boise Cascade Company; Chapman (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

401(k) Retirement plan with companycon

Paid Time Off & paid Holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate the daily activities of our production staff at the Chapman plant. You will oversee hourly employees, prepare work orders, and drive improvements in throughput, quality, and safety.

You will train operators, lead safety programs, investigate accidents, and provide management with daily and weekly reports on production, maintenance, and quality. A strong commitment to teamwork and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
• Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
• Provides reports on a daily/weekly frequency to summarize results of production flow.
• Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on overall production/quality/safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and staff.
• Coordinate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes.
• Schedule and maintain production line activities and maintenance.
• Lead safety meetings and train hourly workers on housekeeping and job safety.
• Investigate accidents and coordinate corrective actions.

Job description

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today, we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success, and we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life - from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it Total Rewards.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental & vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid Time Off & paid Holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
• Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
• Provides reports on a daily/weekly frequency to summarize results of production flow.
• Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on overall production/quality/safety issues.
• Aids in the process of educating machine operators on their contribution to the throughput and quality of finished products.
• Trains hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety and investigation of accidents - holding periodic safety meetings with hourly employees.
• Facilitates and coordinates accident investigations.
• Develops good employee relations, handles employee complaints promptly.
• Provides activity reports to management on the safety, production, maintenance, and quality of the plant.
• Identifies and responds actively to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.
• Maintains an environmental awareness and promotes safety practices according to company policies and procedures.
• Reviews work performed and appraises performance.
• Must understand and facilitate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes in addition to scheduling and maintenance.