Production Supervisor

WillScot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WillScot is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an in-house team and coordinate with external vendors in a fast-paced, construction-oriented environment where safety is critical.

You will ensure on-time readiness, manage work orders and inventory, and drive first-time quality while maintaining a safe, cost-efficient operation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; college degree preferred (industry experience considered).
• 5+ years as a supervisor in manufacturing; Lean fundamentals preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office/Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with SAP invoicing platform.

Responsibilities

• Safety/Environment: Conducts safety, transportation, and environmental policy compliance.
• Safety/Environment: Leads daily safety meetings and training to ensure a safer workplace.
• Safety/Environment: Ensures operating standards with robust training and communication.
• Operations: Review work orders weekly and report on performance; refine strategies.
• Operations: Manage work orders, inspections, and inventory; coordinate with vendors.
• Operations: Track and issue vendor purchase orders; drive first-time quality improvements.

Skills

Lean fundamentals

People leadership

Prioritization & multitasking

Safety mindset

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

SAP invoicing platform

MS Office/Outlook

Job description

At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve. Learn more about WillScot and who we are, here.

As North America's leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers across 260+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, get the innovative exible workspace and portable storage solutions that are right for their timeline and their project, Right From the Start. Learn More.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Production Supervisor (PS) leads and coaches an in-house team and coordinates with external vendors to achieve on-time, quality readiness. This is a fast-paced, construction-oriented environment where safety is critical. The PS ensures our operations are responsive and agile and everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Safety/Environment

• Conducts business in compliance with all WillScot Safety, Transportation, and Environmental Policies.
• Manages employee/vendor health and safety through creating a safer workplace, conducting daily safety meetings, DuPont STOP, training and observations, and regularly scheduled assessments of the branch.
• Ensures operating standards are conducted; supported by robust training and communication actions.

Operations

• Ensure all work orders are completed effectively. Weekly review/reporting on performance to refine strategies. Labor efficiency assessment and capacity planning activities.
• Ensure off-rents inspections are conducted timely; accurate work orders drafted and damage billing issued where appropriate. Relocate idle fleet and conduct work order assessments as required. Conduct fleet physical inventories counts.
• Manage the Work Order system and the drivers that impact inaccuracies (condition coding), develop strategy to ensure variances are <10% by ensuring work orders for idle fleet are accurate and idle fleet work orders are less than 9 months old. Issue and track vendor purchase orders.
• Order, receive and distribute materials/VAPS to work teams/vendors to support unit completion requirements. Conduct monthly major parts, VAPS and minor parts inventory counts.
• Focus on driving first time quality and reducing <60-day service calls by working with the team on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED
  • College degree preferred (industry experience considered)
• 5+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Lean fundamentals in the manufacturing industry preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office/Outlook
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to create the safest, most cost-effective work environment and exceed customer expectations
• The ability to create and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Must be experienced in SAP invoicing platform

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be foundhere. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.