Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company and is a wholly owned by the parent Sauder Woodworking Co. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.
Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and funeral homes and finally furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change
SCHEDULE: First Shift with coverage across 3rd shift as needed
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor, working alongside a team, oversees both manufacturing operations and material management within the plant value stream. They plan and coordinate work schedules, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and improvement goals. Responsibilities include investigating and resolving issues, identifying opportunities, developing action plans, and executing improvement initiatives. The Supervisor promotes a positive lean culture, train, and mentor employees in lean methodologies, and empowers them in the continuous improvement journey. Additionally, they manage all materials-related activities such as receiving, storage, quality control, and inventory management, collaborating with staff to implement process enhancements and track performance metrics for departmental optimization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Work with key persons to resolve issues and ensure production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed.
• Engage with shop floor leaders, staff, buyers, other departments, and facilities to resolve issues, eliminate waste, product flow issues and improve processes utilizing lean principles.
• Collaborate with master schedulers to develop scheduling plans and provide a high-level scheduling forecast for the plant. Assist in determining constraints to meeting the proposed schedule. Communicate any issues regarding on-time delivery or scheduling with shop floor leaders or Manufacturing Manager when necessary.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy achieved through timely reporting, correct ERP system data, effective audits, and cycle counting.
• Responsible for coordinating year end physical inventory for entire Business Unit.
• Responsible for verifying incoming and outgoing materials against specifications, invoices, and orders. Monitor material performance and suggest improvements to packaging, handling, and storage to support lean manufacturing practices.
• Monitor receiving schedules and deliveries to ensure materials are available to meet production needs.
• Responsible for material handlers, flow of materials through the plant.
• Responsible to lead and support shop floor leaders.
• Lead improvements, develop and maintain audits, and maintain shop floor leader standard work, and other lean initiatives to achieve improvement targets.
• As a member of the plant leadership team, this person will be expected to perform their duties within the framework of SMC’s Core Values.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Associate degree in Business field and 3-5 years’ related work experience with key responsibilities in a manufacturing setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Problem solving and presentation skills.
• Ability to make decisions. Willing to take some risk, but also take responsibility for decisions.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and interpreting data for various reporting purposes.
• Excellent computer proficiency - Access, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Competency in drawing interpretation, spreadsheet analysis, and database research.
• Experience with integrated ERP business systems (HFA-Friedman preferred).
• Project management skills and project leadership experience. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to build the reputation and relationships required to accomplish goals, by working through others.
• Success leading teams and/or managing multi-functional projects. Able to work effectively with multiple departments and employees at all levels within the organization. Able to lead decision making processes in a team environment.
• Strong capability to mentor and train shop-floor employees, technicians, and leadership.

Key Attributes Required:

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by the achievement of the business unit’s vision and objectives in accordance with the Company’s Leadership Values
• Able to delegate work; objectively evaluates the performance of direct reports; and able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills coupled with the ability to remain rational and in control when confronted with difficult circumstances or crises.
• Willingness to work extended hours and or off-shifts as needed.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor to personal offices, to executive board rooms. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran