Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Do you like you working with people in a manufacturing environment? Do you have experience in supervising lumber mill operations? Do you want to work as a part of a team of professionals? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, then our Manufacturing Operations Supervisor position at our Waynesboro, MS lumber mill is right for you.

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include two plywood and three lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-four specialty wood product distribution operations, located in eighteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for providing direct supervision and leadership to team members to support the operations of a lumber mill.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example and ensuring employees follow all policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
• Work with Mill Manager, Superintendent, and other supervisors to optimize productivity.
• Supervise operations to assure planned output at the highest practical efficiency.
• Foster a culture of open and respectful communication.
• Work with peers and supervisor to develop production schedules and budgets and to coordinate movement of material in and out of work area.
• Resolve operating, scheduling, and productions issues as needed.
• Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize the quality, value and recovery of lumber produced.
• Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and finding solutions.
• Supervise, train, direct and coordinate work and cross-training of the department’s crew.
• Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations and address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
• Prepare required operating reports (e.g. work hours, production levels, quality testing, etc.).
• Assure that all machinery, equipment, and work areas are maintained properly. Work with Maintenance to coordinate preventive maintenance, expedite repairs, and schedule equipment updates, additions, and/or replacements.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to employees. Observe workers for potential future leadership potential.
• Maintain documentation for department operations, counseling notices, attendance, etc.
• Participate with interviews and selection of new hires.

Required Education/Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with lumber manufacturing and sawmill operations is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Desire to lead and support a talented team in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.
• Ability to think critically, analyze situations, and offer solutions.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending account, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer