Plywood Shift Supervisor

Boise Cascade Company; Chapman (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Production Admin in Alabama to coordinate daily production activities, prepare work orders and report on production flow. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or wood products and a college degree or equivalent, with leadership experience preferred.

Flexibility for swing/graveyard shifts and strong PC skills are expected. We offer Total Rewards including a 401(k) with company contribution, PTO and holidays, disability coverage and life insurance as part

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial/mechanical engineering, forestry or wood manufacturing.
• 3–5 years manufacturing or wood products experience; lead/supervisor preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable to facilitate change.
• Flexible schedule including swing and graveyard shifts; production environment.
• PC skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
• Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
• Provides reports on a daily/weekly basis to summarize production flow results.
• Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on production/quality/safety issues.
• Aids in educating machine operators on throughput and quality.
• Trains hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety and accident investigations.
• Facilitates and coordinates accident investigations.
• Develops good employee relations and handles complaints.
• Provides activity reports to management on safety, production, maintenance and quality.
• Identifies and responds to needs of customers and adapts to change.
• Maintains environmental awareness and promotes safety practices.
• Reviews work performed and appraises performance.
• Understands payroll, inventory and shipping processes along with scheduling and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Planning and Organizing

Coaching

Education

Degree or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $90,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Production Admin
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PLYWO008694

Description

Detailed 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:

• 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Preferred

Core Competencies: Aligning Performance for Success, Coaching, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Guiding Team Success, Planning and Organizing, Resolving Conflict, Safety Leadership.

College Degree or equivalent work experience in industrial/mechanical engineering, forestry or wood manufacturing. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in manufacturing or wood products experience, with experience as a Lead or Supervisor is strongly preferred.

Essential qualifications include proven skills in a production environment with an understanding of manufacturing practices, excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with people and to facilitate change and growth in a team environment. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule (to include swing and graveyard work) in a production-manufacturing environment. PC skills are essential.

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