Production Supervisor

Arauco North America, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid maternity & paternity leave, PTO,

Holidays

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Duraflake in Albany, OR seeks a Production Supervisor for a night shift (3-1-3 schedule). You will lead a manufacturing team, ensure safety, quality, and cost controls, and coordinate with maintenance, quality, and logistics to meet production goals.

The role requires 1+ years in a supervisory capacity in manufacturing, familiarity with OSHA/dust control, and strong communication. SAP experience is a plus; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a production or industrial setting is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, dust control, and chemical handling in a wood products facility is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong follow‑up abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to work with various computer programs.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor, coach, and manage a team.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust daily/weekly production schedules to meet quotas while minimizing downtime.
• Resolve production bottlenecks or equipment failures with minimal impact on output.
• Communicate between production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Escalate critical issues to plant leadership clearly and promptly.
• Lead meetings or coordinate across shifts.
• Improve team productivity or morale through better organization or communication.
• Ensure SOPs, training, and training programs are up to date and employees are trained safely.
• Own production inputs/outputs, achieving annual mill standards and PM/work orders including execution.
• Complete production and downtime reports in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Co-own labor costs and approve overtime for direct reports with production manager.
• Manage operating supplies to avoid stockouts.
• Support Customer Relations for resolution of quality and service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

SAP

Coaching/Mentoring

Safety/OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Our Team as a Production Supervisor at Duraflake!

Do you have experience in industrial settings and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment? Duraflake is seeking a passionate and experienced Production Supervisor to lead members of the team, and provide direction and consistency for safety, quality, production and costs within our plant. This role reports directly to the Production Manager and is based at our site in Albany, OR.The schedule is night shift only, and is a 3-1-3 (3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days, on, 3 days off, etc).

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience in a production or industrial setting required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, dust control, and chemical handling in a wood products facility preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong follow‑up abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effectively works with various computer programs
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor, coach, and manage a team
• Experience with SAP (preferred)

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including:

• 401k with company match
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
• Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

• Plan and adjust daily/weekly production schedules to meet quotas while minimizing downtime.
• Resolve production bottlenecks or equipment failures with minimal impact on output.
• Communicate between production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Escalate critical issues to plant leadership clearly and promptly.
• Lead meetings or coordinating across shifts.
• Improve team productivity or morale through better organization or communication.
• Ensures SOPs, training, and training programs are up to date and employees are trained in how to safely perform their job duties.
• Owns production inputs/outputs, achieving the annual mill standards, and the designated “Operational” PM and work orders, including execution.
• Completes production and downtime reports in a timely manner.
• Works closely with Maintenance group to ensure all equipment is reliable and in top running condition.
• Co-owns the labor costs and approves overtime for direct reports with production manager.
• Manage operating supplies to ensure we do not run out of needed consumables and tools.
• Supports Customer Relations (internal and external) for the successful resolution of quality and service issues

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures

About Us

At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.