American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1st Shift Supervisor role in our Marion, VA facility.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

Supervises and coordinates shift employees to maximize production, shipping and paperwork.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY

• Be an active participant in the safety committee and promotes safety on a daily basis
• Be responsible for safety, cleanliness, and good housekeeping of entire plant
• Conduct or assist in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed

PRODUCTION

• Supervise and coordinate activities of plant employees
• Train and assist employees in completing assignments according to proper plant procedures
• Analyze shift duties to determine correct amount of time and material required to complete orders in the most efficient manner
• Give instructions to employees regarding jobs to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them
• Supervise plant for cleanliness, safety, quality control, and optimum production
• Confer with other supervisors and communicate with peers, subordinates, and management in a professional manner to assure assignments are being properly completed
• Carry out inspections and assist in building and machinery repairs in order to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment
• Conduct weekly employee meetings
• Establish personal goals with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork
• Operate mobile equipment as needed safely and efficiently, including forklift, front-end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination
• Complete and distribute a daily shift report to include production quantities, operator attendance notes, machine downtime, safety issues, and housekeeping notes

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

• Supervise loading and unloading of trucks and completion of paperwork
• Verify incoming shipments
• Notifies Transportation Supervisor of changes to inventory stored in trailers
• Assist as required with monthly inventory counts

EVALUATIONS

• Complete and present performance evaluations for shift employees
• Recommend promotions or transfers of personnel
• Verify accuracy of time cards for payroll
• Monitor attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to plant rules
• Recommend and implement disciplinary action as required

QUALITY

• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees, office personnel and customers
• Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
• Conduct and records daily quality testing of production items to ensure quality product is being produced and shipped

OTHER

• Attend and participate in scheduled plant meetings
• Be alert to those around you, including peers, reporting personnel, customers, competitors; learning as you listen and observe
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of HS diploma or G.E.D.
• Prior supervisory experience REQUIRED; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Machine operation requires repetitive motions including twisting, bending, and lifting 20-40lbs, 5-6x a minute
• Must be able to stand continuously for 8-10 hr shifts
• Experience with forklift, front-end loader, yard jockey/trailer PREFERRED

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

For consideration…