What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor, Production - 2nd Shift position at American Wood Fibers, Inc?
Job Requisition: 0483
Job Posting: 2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Date Posted: 08/19/2025
Location: Jessup, MD
Reports to: General Manager
2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Jessup, MD
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 2nd Shift Production Supervisor role in our Jessup, MD facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary duties include:
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
COMPENSATION
Range: $24.50 per hour
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
SCHEDULE
- Monday to Thursday, additional days as needed
- 10-hour shifts
- 2nd Shift – Evening
- Overtime-Eligible
- Year Round
WORK SETTING
- In-person
- Production floor
- Warehouse
- On-Site shop(s)
- Outdoor work
- Elevated work locations
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jessup, MD 20794: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
For consideration…
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment._ We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com_. AWF is an EEO employer.
Corporate Office
9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500
Columbia, MD 21046
800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700
Fax 410-290-6660
Other Locations
Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC
Visit us at: www.awf.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jessup, MD 20794 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jessup, MD 20794: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100
