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Operations Supervisor Wood Industry

TRC Talent Solutions
Hamlet, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Supervisor to oversee the production processes for one of our clients in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience managing wood product manufacturing operations and a proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing costs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a stock of spare parts, tools, and equipment necessary to ensure smooth production processes. They will also develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve quality metrics and meet volume targets.

The Operations Supervisor will lead a team of production staff, providing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. They will also ensure proper maintenance programs are in place, manage tooling and costs, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader who can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Ensuring process and product quality metrics are met
  • Meeting volume targets
  • Developing and implementing SOPs as necessary
  • Leading a team of production staff
  • Managing tooling and costs
  • Driving continuous improvement efforts
  • Ensuring proper maintenance program in place
  • Staffing their area

Requirements:

  • Associates or college degree in a STEM field of study or equivalent experience required
  • 5 years working in a manufacturing environment required
  • 2 years leadership experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors required
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
  • Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
  • Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA
  • Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high
  • Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground)
  • Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet
  • Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to work in environments that reach temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
  • Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
  • Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues
  • Able to work "on call" on nights and weekends as needed

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