General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2025-13415  

Position description

Job title

Thermally Fused Laminates Shift Leader

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

Responsible for oversight of production process improvements, new product development, and quality including efficiency & uptime, cost, quality, safety, environmental, and meeting production/delivery schedules. The TFL Shift Leader also assists management with organizing, housekeeping, machine cleaning, cost effective supply utilization, and oversight of policy compliance for the areas of responsibility including but not limited to board infeed, finished goods warehouse, and lamination. The position may fill in for department managers as necessary. This is an hourly position and is eligible for overtime.
This position may be required to fill in for other positions during absences

Requirements

• Excellent attendance record.
• Excellent disciplinary record.
• Demonstrated high level of maturity
• Demonstrated high level of cooperation with management and peers
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
• Advanced knowledge of Laminate manufacturing methods and equipment
• Advanced mechanical aptitude
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates
• Ability to lead through demonstration, communication, and reinforcement
• Ability to make logical, unemotional decisions in stressful situations
• A strong desire and willingness to both learn and teach
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced situations
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and/or in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have the qualities of stress tolerance, persistence, self-control, self-organization, integrity and flexibility

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
• 3+ years of production experience in a laminate manufacturing environment
• Degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar discipline
• 3+ years in a position of leadership
• Advanced knowledge of product quality standards and end uses

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.