Production Supervisor - Lean Foam Manufacturing

Woodbridge; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Upskilling & Internal Promotions

Job summary

Woodbridge is seeking a Supervisor for the Moulded Foam unit in Alabama. You will supervise line operations, develop procedures for efficient and safe operations, and implement process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and strong leadership with knowledge of Lean practices. Weekend and off-shift work may be required, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Record of pro-active supervisory accomplishments.
• Solid understanding of quality requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong people skills including communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of HSE, Collective Agreements and manpower planning.
• Able to work weekends and off-shifts.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure good Health, Safety & Environment practices are followed.
• Ensure customer quality standards are adhered to and related issues are responded to in a timely manner.
• Meet daily production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Effectively manage workforce including training, coaching and discipline.
• Monitor and respond to day-to-day product and process concerns and ensure just in time delivery.
• Work closely with other departments in problem solving issues.
• Ensure compliance to the Collective Agreement as applicable and Plant Rules.
• Decision-making and problem solving of any technical or scheduling issues arising during the shift.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

5S

Kaizen

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Woodbridge is seeking a Supervisor for the Moulded Foam unit in Alabama. You will supervise line operations, develop procedures for efficient and safe operations, and implement process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and strong leadership with knowledge of Lean practices. Weekend and off-shift work may be required, with a focus on safety and quality.