Millwork Production Supervisor at Boise Cascade Company – Commerce City, Colorado

Millwork Production Supervisor

The Millwork Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager in managing all production operations and shop activities. This position directs and guides the Crew Leaders and is a key driver of the overall production. Door Shop/Millwork experience or similar required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Millwork Operations Manager, this position will manage the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with Boise Cascade’s core values and Key Performance Indicators.
• This position will supervise all production operations including, but not limited to, Machining, Assembly, Facility and Production Support, Material Handling and
• Maintenance in support of plant operations, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinate plant activities as directed by the Millwork Operations Manager, through planning with the Crew Leaders, and act as a liaison between plant management and the rank and file hourly employees up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate plant activities to include fulfilling sales orders, shipping and receiving, meeting JIT inventory requirements, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives during the process.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist the Millwork Operations Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards working with production teams.
• Assist in controlling/minimizing labor overtime.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and production equipment.
• Provides leadership and training to Crew Leaders and other plant personnel to meet corporate Key Performance Indicators and Continuous Improvement goals and objectives.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production fluidity, safety, and plant cleanliness, and implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs as needed.
• Assist the Millwork Operations Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators.

SUPERVISORY:

This position manages all department team leads at the facility.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field and five to seven years experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry.
• A combination of related college work, and seven to ten years of applicable work experience at Boise Cascade, at the discretion of management

Desired:

• Strong knowledge of raw materials and components, preferably for interior and exterior door applications.
• Basic knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems and standards.
• Superb leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• Excellent team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on Continuous Improvement methods and initiatives to subordinates.
• Superior motivational skills to empower others, and to resolve conflict.
• Must possess a sound understanding of management principles and concepts.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices associated with CNC machines and functionality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy to include rank and file, staff, Crew Leaders, and Operations Manager.
• Strong knowledge of door production machines and tools.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications used on the plant floor and in production processes.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

Medical + Prescription Drug
Dental + Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
Paid Holidays (10 per year)
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
Life Insurance

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