Production Supervisor - American Woodmark

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.





We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.





POSITION PURPOSE:
Coordination of the production process for a department to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations





IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.



Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood related preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience; multiple department
* Must have experience in material flows and inventory management; continuous improvement practices; and process analysis.
* Six Sigma training is a plus
Skills
* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel.
* Track record of successful project management
* Experience in working in a team environment
* Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles
* Strong planning/Organization - Time Management skills
* Demonstrated problem solving skills
Education
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Provides feedback to providers related to meeting or exceeding expectations defined.
* Ensure the maintenance of all production equipment.
* Plan and coordinate department's activities to support SQDC targets, and meet and/or exceed client and/or customers' expectations.
* Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects.
* Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices.
* Participate in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training process
* Provide communication on departmental expectations, motivates team members, and identifies opportunity for improvements.
* Provide team leadership consistent with company vision, mission, CITE principles.
* Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline.
* Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to achieve SQDC goals.
* Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress.
* Support and represent company as a union-free environment
* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
* Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles
* Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Will supervise hourly employees in the assigned department and/or departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems.





SCOPE - EXPECTATIONS:
* Communications Skills:
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and technical journals and financial reports.
* Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and public.
* Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to production team, plant level team, or public groups.
* Mathematical Skills:
* Ability to apply basic mathem