Production Supervisor

Abbeville Fiber; Abbeville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Abbeville Fiber is a state-of-the-art sawmill seeking a skilled supervisor to coordinate production, distribution, warehousing, and shipping. You will manage safety, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and maintain facilities and equipment during shifts.

You will lead and develop an operational sawmill team, promote safe practices, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement. A HS diploma with supervisory experience is required; multi-department sawmill experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with three years related supervisory experience in manufacturing, sawmill, or lumber industry.
• Preferred: five years multi-department experience in a sawmill operation and experience with computerized maintenance and purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production, distribution, warehousing, and shipping per Plant Manager policies.
• Ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA).
• Oversee housekeeping of plant facilities and equipment during shifts.
• Lead and develop an operational team for the sawmill in a safe, efficient manner.
• Develop a culture of performance management and continuous improvement.
• Address unsafe conditions and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Communication clarity

Numerical literacy

Reading comprehension

Accountability

Policy adherence

Decision making

Time management

Productivity

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Tools

Computerized maintenance systems

Purchasing systems

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, and shipping of product in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
• Ensures employee safety and compliance with governing regulatory agencies including OSHA and EPA.
• Oversees housekeeping of plant facilities and equipment during shift operations.
• Maintains positive employee relations and compliance with employment policies and regulations.
• Lead, manage and develop an operational team for the sawmill facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Address unsafe conditions as required
• Build team member commitment and ownership, ensure all team member are held accountable.
• Provide a safe work environment for all team members by promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability in safe work practices.
• Assist and lead in troubleshooting production and equipment issues.
• Develop a culture of performance management and continuous improvement in all aspects of the sawmill

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises hourly production employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, assigning, scheduling, directing work, appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information, including product specifications.
• Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Fosters quality focus in others; Seeks ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Makes timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment;
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Meets productivity standards and seeks ways to increase and improve productivity; Completes work in timely manner.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Maintains safe working environment for employees; Reports and immediately corrects potentially unsafe conditions; Ensures proper and safe use of equipment and materials.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to extended hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Education and/or Experience :

High School Diploma/GED with three years related supervisory experience and/or training in the manufacturing, sawmill, or lumber industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include: five years of multi departmental experience in a sawmill operation and experience working with computerized maintenance and purchasing systems.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts

Abbeville Fiber is a state-of-the-art sawmill, featuring the latest technology in the industry. Located in the former West Point Stevens textile plant, Abbeville Fiber has the capacity to produce 250,000 feet of finished wood per day. We are looking for good people who want to do rewarding work. If you thrive in a challenging environment, you should join us. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

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