Production Supervisor I-Plywood

Timber Products Co.; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Products Co. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a manufacturing shift and its employees, ensuring safety, quality and production goals are met. You will manage process activities, enforce policies, and drive consistent performance across the team.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and the ability to conduct meetings and complete administrative tasks. Shift flexibility is needed for Day, Swing, or Graveyard.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business administration or related field preferred, but not required.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions and concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership and motivational skills to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an assigned production process and shift, overseeing employees and equipment.
• Maintain quality control standards to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct individual and crew meetings to communicate pertinent information.
• Complete administrative paperwork and reporting related to production, scheduling, payroll and safety.
• Support and enforce company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Company software

Job description

Position Summary

This position supports the company in meeting its production goals by supervising all activities of employees in an assigned manufacturing process and shift; ensures a safe and efficient work environment by communicating and managing Company established quality, production, safety and human resource policies.

MAJOR TASKS

• Performs relief supervisor responsibilities. Supervises an assigned production process and the employees associated with the shift and work area. Oversees equipment and materials to achieve the highest safety, quality and production levels.
• Maintains quality control standards to maximize company profitability and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Conducts individual meetings and leads crew meetings, as needed, to communicate pertinent information to employees.
• Completes administrative paperwork and reporting related to production reports, scheduling, personnel actions, payroll and safety.
• Responsible for supporting and enforcing company policies and procedures.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT

Day (7:00am - 3:00pm), Swing (3:00pm - 11:00pm), or Graveyard (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Skill Requirements

• A BA/BS degree in business administration, production management or related field preferred, but not required.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience, preferably in wood products or other manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership and motivational skills that allow candidates to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail, and ability to learn and use company specific software.