Yard Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Koppers Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. seeks a 2nd shift production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities in the Virginia facility.

You will champion Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, while driving accountability to meet production goals and maintain high standards. You will assist with maintaining Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 programs, participate in audits, manage tie inventory for customer orders, and collaborate with leadership and front-line

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in wood science, forestry or related preferred.
• 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Managerial experience in the timber industry preferred.
• Safety, health and environmental awareness.
• Experience with Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 programs preferred.
• Team player.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Prior union experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day production activities on 2nd shift.
• Promote and champion Zero Harm culture across all operations by ensuring direct reports adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Drive ownership and accountability among team members, motivating them to achieve production goals and maintain high standards.
• Assist in maintaining the Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 Programs including participating in the audits.
• Maintain knowledge of tie inventory especially as it relates to fulfilling customer orders.
• Collaborate with operations leadership and frontline workers to drive continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Union experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in wood science/forestry or related

Koppers College / Koppers Business Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesOversee day to day production activities on 2nd shiftPromote and champion Zero Harm culture across all operations by ensuring direct reports adhere to safety and environmental policiesDrive ownership and accountability among team members, motivating them to achieve production goals and maintain high standardsAssist in maintaining the Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 Programs including participating in the auditsMaintain knowledge of tie inventory especially as it relates to fulfilling customer ordersCollaborate with operations leadership and frontline workers to drive continuous improvementOther duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in wood science, forestry or related preferred; Koppers College, Koppers Business Degree.3 years of industrial or manufacturing experienceManagerial experience in the timber industry preferred.Safety, health and environmental awareness.Strong organizational and communications skills.Experience with Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 programs preferred.Team player.Experience with Microsoft Office Products.Prior union experience is preferred.Pay Range$60,000 - $68,000 annually. Actual pay will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.