Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Westwind Wood Specialties, Inc. has established a reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship and CNC precision in custom wood components. With over 25 years of experience, we serve the Colorado Front Range, providing high-quality cabinet fronts, drawer boxes, moldings, and more. Our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction drives everything we do.

We are actively seeking two (2) experienced manufacturing Production Supervisors to lead assigned production teams to achieve manufacturing success. Levering effective people leadership and manufacturing best practices, methodologies, technology and processes to produce quality wood products in a safe and efficient manner.

POSITION PURPOSE

Independently the Production Supervisor is responsible for achieving established production goals through effective leadership and management of assigned resources, equipment, and machinery. Incumbent is also responsible for daily activities including but not limited to production work, data collection and reporting, training, quality and safety. Responsible for the management of assigned staff, including oversight for the effective completion of assigned tasks, and execution of performance management in accordance with company policies and procedures

SUCCESS MEASURES

Success in this role is demonstrated by the ability to:

• Ensure assigned staff performs all duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Model and demonstrate the professional conduct and behaviors to support desired culture.
• Achieve established productivity and quality goals.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Develop employees through coaching and performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for maintaining production tracking records to monitor completed work, identify where orders are delayed, manage workflow and perform follow-up on recurring issues.
• Review staffing, attendance, work areas, equipment readiness, and available work at the start of the shift; address absences or startup issues before production begins. – Evaluate resources.
• Responsible for effective and timely resource allocations based on production needs.
• Oversee assigned department production status, pending orders, and work in progress to prioritize and maximize resource capabilities to achieve productivity and quality goals.
• Responsible for process and workflow efficiency between all assigned departments and collaboration with peer supervisor(s) overseeing other departments in production workflow.
• Identify part or material issues or challenges and collaborate with other departments and management to adjust resources and workflow accordingly to mitigate and resolve to return to normal production activity.
• Responsible for monitoring cutting tools, blades, sanding belts/heads, adhesives, fillers, glue supplies, safety supplies, and other production consumables; initiate replenishment or sharpening before shortages interrupt production through effective and timely communication with maintenance and tooling departments.
• Perform material and product inspections in accordance with standard operating procedures and scheduled quality protocols to identify defects or specification concerns. Perform analysis to determine whether the item can be repaired, requires process adjustment, or must be remade.
• Responsible for ongoing and consistent quality inspections including but not limited to verifying wood criteria, profiles, dimensions, thickness, sanding quality, glue removal, surface condition, and special customer specifications throughout Parts and Finish Sand.
• Develop alternate production methods or reroute work when equipment is unavailable and reorganize remaining work to minimize downtime while repairs are completed.
• Lead, facilitate, attend, actively participate in, and contribute to weekly, monthly and ad-hoc meetings with management and staff including but not limited to production, communication, and safety meetings. Perform regular staff meetings with direct staff.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a production lead as needed or required.
• Perform personnel functions such as selection, training, evaluation, goal setting, performance management, corrective action, coaching and mentoring.
• Timely review and approval of assigned employee timesheets, time off requests, and absences.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a consumable inventory tracking system documenting items received, items issued, usage history, and reorder timing to improve supply control and accountability.
• Review incoming material for production suitability and escalate material that does not meet wood criteria or order specifications so replacement or alternate material can be obtained.
• Responsible for investigating production errors, identify the process or cause, correct the immediate issue when possible, and coach employees to prevent recurrence.
• Perform continuous improvement by using production records and observed errors to identify recurring issues, update work practices, and recommend clearer or more current process guidance.
• Responsible for resolving routine machine or production-system issues while triaging and escalating mechanical, technical, or programming problems to appropriate department for resolution.
• Responsible for coordinating the lumber inventory for doors and molding in collaboration with the Customer Engagement department.
• Manage MDF and Venner Inventory to have material available for production needs.
• Executes all duties and responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner adhering to confidentiality obligations, safety expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Carries out duties in compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Successfully completes assigned regulatory and job training requirements.
• Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Remains current in profession and industry trends.
• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to continuous improvement through the development and presentation of change recommendations starting with a business case and following through to implementation.
• Is available for other duties as required.
• Is available for overtime as needed.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of assigned production staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of people leadership experience.
• Four (4) years of experience performing production duties in a manufacturing environment; or two (2) years of experience successfully performing production lead duties at Westwind.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking - Driven to envision a better future; has relentless dissatisfaction with status quo; motivated to leave things better than they were; proactive versus reactive; a change agent.
• Innovation and Process Improvement - Identifies new processes, procedures, services or ways of doing things that will drive future growth and champions change initiatives by leading and energizing others around such strategies.
• Optimism - Believes in the long-term value of the company and its ability to overcome challenges facing the Practice. Behaviors and actions that reflect unity and alignment with the mission and goals of the Practice.
• Engagement and Collaboration - Creates an environment of engagement in which multiple perspectives, diverse backgrounds, varied skill sets and creative insights drive superior results. Utilizes collaboration to solve problems and achieve goals.
• Relationships - Invests in internal and external relationships that are sustainable over time and not focused on a specific outcome.
• Execution - Translates strategy into high-performance goals, combining urgency and a bias for action with appropriate levels of planning.
• Results and Performance Driven - Assumes personal ownership and accountability for business results and solutions; consistently delivers results that meet or exceed expectations; makes the customer central to all thinking; keeps the focus on driving client value.
• Sense of Urgency - Appropriately senses and responds to problems and opportunities; performs risk assessment to identify priority; takes action when needed.
• Talent Management - An effective leader attracts, develops, and aids the retention of a high-performance workforce to attain the highest levels of Practice results and to build leadership succession and organizational strength.
• Organizational Development - Puts interests of enterprise above; works well across functions and groups; builds teams effectively; inspires followership; instills a global mindset; champions best practices.
• Self-Awareness and Adaptability - Resilient; has personal modesty and humility; willing to learn from others; patient; flexible; reflective; appropriately changes to overcome obstacles.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and standard operating procedure manuals.
• Write, articulate, and disseminate documents and information effectively using succinct and concise language easy to understand and apply.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in oral interactions directly and using technology mediums including but not limited to phone, email, text, and video.
• Demonstrates professionalism through active listening, respectful communication, problem solving, and timely follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Wood species knowledge.
• Ability to ascertain the correct specifications for products being produced for customers.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Demonstrated proficiency with:

• Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manufacturing systems and technology proficiency and the ability to adopt new technology and systems a manufacturing environment.

REASONING SKILLS

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits / pros and cons of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Apply concepts of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing – Frequently required to stand throughout the workday.
• Walking – Frequently required to walk around the office / facility throughout the workday.
• Lifting – Frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing – This position does not require climbing.
• Balancing – This position requires the incumbent to be able to balance constantly when performing the duties of this role.
• Reaching – Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Stooping – Occasionally required to stoop when executing the duties of this role.
• Dexterity – Frequently required to use dexterity when executing the duties of this role.
• Vision – Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing – This position requires the constant ability to hear.
• Driving – Occasionally required to operate company or personal vehicle.

Never = 0% | Occasionally = up to 33% | Frequently = 34% - 66% | Constantly = 67% to 100%

WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL

• The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed in a warehouse / manufacturing facility / inside / exposure to noise / moving machinery.
• Travel – this position does not require travel.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you affirm that you have reviewed the complete job description and requirements of the position and either meet or exceed the minimum qualifications?
• Do you now or will you in the future require Visa sponsorship for work authorization? Yes or No.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• People Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Production: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30