Truss Production Supervisor

Job Summary

The Production Department Supervisor assists in the overall operation of the department, supporting the achievement of production, cost, and profitability goals. This role helps facilitate employee training and development to maintain a skilled and productive workforce. The supervisor relies on experience, judgment, and problem-solving skills to plan, coordinate, and accomplish departmental objectives. A degree of creativity, initiative, and independent decision-making is expected while working under the general supervision of a manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in managing production operations to support production, quality, safety, and operational goals.

• Assists in managing the activities of employees, providing guidance, support, and motivation to help maximize productivity and performance.

• Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities.

• Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs.

• Coaches and counsels' employees.

• Assists in managing activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law.

• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.

• Assists in managing cost and profitability of the department.

• Assists in managing department inventory

• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

•  Prepares reports and maintains records as required.

• Works with the Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards.

• Performs other duties as required.

• May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area.

Qualifications

• High school education is required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, 1 to 3 years of experience managing people.

• Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions.

• Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation.

• Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines.

• •Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues.  

•  Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double check systems.

• Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods.

• Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations.

• Commitment to safety, understanding and adhering to the UFP principle that safety is priority one, and working with safety leaders on JDA’s and JSA’s.

• Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation.

• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff.

• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions.

• Ability to provide daily feedback and communication, identify potential advancement based on performance, and conduct employee reviews.

• Understanding the importance of training employees, communicating effectively during training, and emphasizing safety and safeguards.

• Self-awareness to reflect on situations and identify areas for improvement.

• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process

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