General information

Location

United States  

Reference

2024-11967  

Position description

Job title

Production Supervisor

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The production supervisor is responsible for safely coordinating their crew to achieve the production and finishing needs of the Particleboard Plant. Supervises the operation of the two production lines and the sanding department to ensure quality product. Reports directly to the Production Superintendent and interacts with the Safety Coordinator, Finishing Superintendent, Maintenance Department, Technical Director, Purchasing Agent, and hourly reports to provide for an efficient and safe plant operation. This position has authority to effectively recommend hiring and firing.

Main duties for the Production Supervisor:
- Direct supervision of their assigned hourly crew to ensure safe manufacturing of the maximum amount of particleboard safely at a consistent high quality standard, with a minimum of costs, and with increased productivity per worker hour.
- Oversees general operation of the production and finishing processes with a major focus on compliance with respect to employee safety (lockout procedures, confined space SOP's, etc.) and environmental rules.
- Attend training sessions to improve leadership abilities and promote positive culture.
- Ensure employee safety
- Ensure environmental compliance
- Ensure cleanup standards are achieved
- Monitor quality and ensure checks are completed
- Maximize efficiency of the production/finishing processes
- Develop work assignments
- Review work performed
- Approve Vacations/leaves
- Track employee time
- Conducts coaching/training
- Take direct disciplinary action when necessary
- Recommend disciplinary action when neccessary

Requirements

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A college degree in wood science is desired
- experience in wood products manufacturing with supervisor/leadership capabilities

What we offer

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.