Department Manager - 2nd Shift

Job Requirements

• Assure safe workplace practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example.
• Work with Plant Manager, Superintendent, and other Supervisors to optimize productivity.
• Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and orchestrating solutions.
• Identify opportunities and take measures to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
• Monitor and direct QMS program and related processes to ensure consistency.
• Maintain documentation for department operations, disciplinary actions, Workers' Compensation, attendance, etc.
• Understand and comply with applicable regulations such as OSHA, wage and hour, and environmental regulations.
• Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the department’s crew.
• Effectively manage crew work time and duties during production, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Recognize the need and opportunity, and take action to implement cross‑training.
• Manage scheduled time off, unexpected absences, and modified duty of crew.
• Approve timecards for payment, assuring compliance with applicable regulations and Company policy.
• Recognize and recommend crew commendation, corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions.
• Participate in crew member corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions.
• Evaluate crew and make recommendations for awarding of job openings.

• 2 years’ lead or supervisory experience.
• Millwork and/or Windows manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew.
• Understand wood product manufacturing processes with emphasis in people management.
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address both preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.