ASSISTANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Truss TN - Westmoreland, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day Shift, Role Summary: 

The Assistant Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in the day to day production at the Truss Plant. Coaches, motivates and supports the production crew, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication with the staff.   

Scope of the Position: 

The APS will lead a production team on one shift at a Truss Plant.     

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Coach the production team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadlines and updates 

Comply with all OSHA safety requirements 

Communicate effectively with the management staff and the production team, informing and updating them regularly to ensure that production objectives are met 

Ensure company policies and procedures are followed 

Organize workflow according to workload to ensure the completion of the production schedule 

Monitor quality and accuracy of all orders 

Ensure the completion of all duties with minimum waste and abuse of equipment 

Ensure employee safety training is conducted as required 

Provide a positive, motivating example for employees 

Conduct training or authorize training of production employees 

Take all necessary action to manage production cost and improve profit 

Inform Production Supervisor of equipment and production concerns 

Maintain a clean and safe work environment 

Follow Wilson Lumber’s core values 

Perform the duties of the Production Supervisor in the Production Supervisor’s absence 

Position Qualifications: 

Strong commitment to creating a work environment where employees want to do their best 

Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Strong analytical skills 

Self-Starter requiring little to no direction 

Strong interpersonal skills 

Moderate computer skills 

Exceptional organizational skills  

Ability to think strategically 

Proven track record of meeting business objectives 

Must have a proven track record in effectively managing operational strategy, safety programs, and customer satisfaction 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience 

A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in operations management, and/or production management in the construction industry or construction related industry 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to stand for long periods of time 

Lift at least 50 pounds 

Able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment 

You will be expected to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by management. 
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