SUMMARY:

To supervise and coordinate activities of production crew (including offshift mechanics, electricians, shipping and receiving, and QC technicians) in a way that ensures consistent application of contracts, policy and procedure, so that production schedules are met, worker safety and quality/productivity are maximized, and a work environment that enhances participation in achieving plant goals is obtained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews process and QA data on an ongoing basis to verify conformance to specifications, and oversees setup and start-up of processes. Must learn the process controls and Wonderware system.
• Applies company policies, administers applicable provisions of labor agreements, and ensures compliance with work, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Studies production schedules and establishes worker assignments. When necessary, calls in employees to fill vacancies.
• Tests for adequate job training, assists workers in solving work problems, and conducts employee qualification reviews.
• Assures time and production records are accurate.
• Confers with other supervisors or Crew Leaders (EDM, Shipping and Receiving, Maintenance) to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Works with crews in problem solving techniques and continuous improvement goals to increase effectiveness of the plant.
• Writes work instructions.
• Participates in decisions regarding hiring, promotion, demotion, suspension, and discharge of members of the group.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and provides leadership for the work of crews on production machines or processes within area of responsibility.
• Arranges for necessary supplies, facilities, and tools and equipment (personal protective equipment, etc.) to enable the work to be performed.
• Performs all functions inherent to supervisory/managerial jobs.

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• This job is supervising the off shifts and weekends.

• Other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college, university or technical school; or 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required valid Oregon driver's license.
• Required ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Required ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Required ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Preferred training in managing people, personnel communication, constructive confrontation, coaching and discipline, and principles of SPC.
• Preferred certification and application of LEAN processing tools a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves occasional exposure to environments with high levels of heat, noise and dust.
• Have the ability to interact at all times of the day with employees, contractors, agency representatives and members of the community in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of high stress.
• Have the ability to frequently sit at a computer, potentially for extended periods of time.
• Have the ability to walk regularly throughout the facility while wearing the appropriate PPE: steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety eyewear and respiratory protection.
• Have the ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Have the ability to occasional climb roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs and walk elevated catwalks.
• Have the stamina to stand and flexibility to stretch/reach, bend/stoop, squat and kneel repetitively during the work day.
• Must be able to work evenings, nights and weekend shifts and occasional extended hours to meet the mills supervisor staffing, meeting and training requirements.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.