Process Technician Supervisor

General Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Technician Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our team of Process Technicians. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality, and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary objectives are productivity improvement, process efficiency, downtime reduction, and high quality.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of process technicians across multiple extrusion lines.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate process technicians; develop their technical skills and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety protocols.
• Assist extruder operators in solving processing issues and recommend parameter changes when extruded profiles are out of specification.
• Collaborate with production planning, maintenance, and quality control teams to meet output goals and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Maintains various training manuals, records and performs other duties as required.
• Ensure all documents are being filled and updated as needed by technicians.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.
  
  

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• 3 years of supervisor or lead operator, related work experience and / or proven performance.
• Demonstrate ability in basic mathematical computations and to accurately use a tape measure and calipers.
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and to perform routine maintenance on molders and brush machines.
• Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for up to three hours without a break and twelve hours with breaks, lift weights up to 100 pounds at shoulder level.
• Demonstrate ability to give, comprehend, follow written and oral instructions, and effectively communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug test.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize quality of material
• Demonstrates ability to perform LOTO
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read a tape measure and read blue prints or plans
• Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
• Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management
  
  

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Open to change and positive attitude
• Committed to plant and company goals
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results
  
  

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

“UFP Industries and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.