Production Superintendent

Boise Cascade Company; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company in Chester, SC is seeking a Production Admin to supervise the plywood manufacturing process, oversee safety, scheduling and quality, and lead production teams toward efficient, safe, on-time output.

Responsibilities include directing production to specs, coordinating with maintenance and engineering on upgrades, preparing budget information and training materials, and driving continuous improvement within a Total Quality framework.

Qualifications

• College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills; ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment.
• Ability to work with people at all levels and facilitate change within a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct production and manufacturing to meet specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules and costs, improving efficiency, economy, and safety.
• Provide a safe work environment meeting regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and advise Plant Manager on equipment and supplies needed.
• Coordinate engineering on new projects and upgrades; prepare backup data.
• Prepare monthly safety meeting discussion points and training materials.
• Prepare budget information and review for areas of responsibility for budget compliance.
• Guide supervisors to maintain labor relations, safety and teamwork within a Total Quality framework.
• Coordinate operation phases to ensure efficient workflow with maintenance, materials, safety and environmental teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and responsive to customer needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $140,000 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 #: PRODU008639

Description

From Growing Trees to growing our people. 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 – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. 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 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 look at what’s included: -

• Medical + Prescription
• 401(k) Retirement Savings

Primary Duty:

Supervise, directly and through production supervisors, all aspects of the Plywood Manufacturing process. This includes safety, administration at the plant site, planning, scheduling, production, shipping, quality, product development, environmental and technical compliance, and personnel management

Essential Functions :

• Direct production and manufacturing in accordance with established process and product specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules, and standard costs so as to continually improve the efficiency, economy, and safety of the operations.
• Provide a safe work environment for employees that meet or exceeds regulatory compliance levels.
• Work with suppliers and recommend to the Plant Manager the types of equipment supplies needed to maintain an efficient and up-to-date manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate engineering on new projects as well as existing equipment upgrades. Prepare back-up data.
• Prepare monthly safety meeting discussion points and training materials.
• Prepare budget information and review for areas of responsibility for compliance with the budget.
• Provide guidance with supervisors to maintain satisfactory employee and labor relations, safety and teamwork within a Total Quality framework.
• Coordinate the various phases of operation to ensure efficient workflow and assignment. Accomplish this by working closely with maintenance, technical and quality resources, raw material procurement, and safety and environmental.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the process of continuous improvement, identifies and responds actively to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions:

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Requires a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with good analytical and communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills and a demonstrated commitment to the process of continuous improvement. A solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment is required. Must have the ability to work well with people at all levels and facilitate change and growth as needed in a team environment. Must have management level knowledge of accounting, purchasing, engineering and employee relations.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, or technical degree in related field (Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science). Prefer a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $140,000 DOE*

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.