Production Supervisor at Stella-Jones Corporation. in Rison, Arkansas

Job Description:

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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We are seeking a qualified Production Supervisor for our Rison, AR operations. This role supervises and coordinates activities of productions shift operations by performing the following:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of work crews processing materials to customer specification in a safe and productive manner.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Assigns operating equipment and personnel to accomplish efficient material flow on a timely and cost-effective basis.
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area to meet customer specifications.
• Interprets product specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Coordinates quality control inspections for compliance to standard specifications.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, environmental requirements, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor degree; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Supervisory experience in wood products and other manufacturing environments
• License/Certification: NA

Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:


• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Job Family Operations
• Pay Type Salary