Production Supervisor

West Fraser The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all production activities and staff. The Production Supervisor will motivate and encourage production members to achieve and maintain maximum production levels. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety and welfare of all employees, process efficiency, the quality and quantity of all products produced, cost control and effective communication with superiors, peers, and direct reports, and addressing maintenance issues. This position will oversee and assist with the daily plant operations including continuous improvement activities. This position will work in 12‑hour rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation. What you will do: Coaching : Must be highly engaged with an exceptional hands‑on ability. Must be able to identify and maximize coaching opportunities to promote continual growth and development within your production team. Safety : Promotes, adheres to, and contributes to plant safety programs and ensures compliance with Standard Safety Operating Procedures – SSOP's. Quality : Driving force behind quality improvements in waste reduction and elimination, auditing finished goods, preparing finished product for move to warehouse, and regularly identifying and addressing opportunity for Continuous Improvement initiatives. Production : Maintain workflow by monitoring process, setting process variables, observing control points and equipment, communicating clear job expectations, scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, and reporting results on shift production summaries. Personnel : Manages daily task delegation, develops training programs for production with associated SOPs to maximize member learning, productivity and skill level, ensures every member is trained in company quality standards and safety policies, conducts performance/behavior evaluations, disciplinary issues, and approves payroll for all production operators. Engineering : Work closely with Facility Engineering and Maintenance to identify potential problems, streamline processes, and implement improvement suggestions and activities. What you will need: Three to five years' experience in OSB manufacturing or within the wood products industry Solid understanding of all processes related to production and manufacturing in general Experience in leading a team Proactive and enthusiastic with demonstrated collaborative leadership skills Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams Exceptional communication and interpersonal skill Proven ability to initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments Proficiency in the use of computers is required What we offer: Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay On-the-job training and A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Medical Vision 401K with company match Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid vacations and holidays West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW). This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr