Production Supervisor

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire building products, matches and toothpicks. In addition, the Company also manufactures railroad cross ties, which strengthens our relationship with our suppliers in the charcoal business. We offer a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters along with the Pine Mountain fire building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Packaging Line Department employees; performs administrative tasks and maintains communications associated with the activities of a Production/Packaging shift. Assumes responsibility for the shift’s performance in safety, product quality, production/packaging output, all packaging line equipment maintenance, housekeeping, cost control; and for effectiveness of communications relevant to shift performance and the attainment of plant goals.

The Production Supervisor position is for the Second Shift. The Second Shift hours are 3:00pm - 1:30am Monday - Friday.

• Observes plant safety rules. Instructs subordinates in safe operating procedures and plant conduct and requires them to follow these instructions. Identifies safety hazards and takes appropriate steps to control them. Prepares equipment so that it can be safely worked on by others, and signs safety work permits.
• Requires subordinates to follow all provisions of plant operating instructions and standards. Monitors quality of output and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process to prevent or limit Production/Packaging or shipment of off-grade material or product. Conducts/assists with investigation to determine causes of quality defects.
• Ascertains assigned Packaging goals prior to start of shift. Assigns personnel and determines use of equipment and procedures to achieve these goals. Arranges for flow of Production/Packaging supplies, raw material and finished product. Monitors progress during shift and makes appropriate adjustments. Informs manager when it appears that goals will not be met.
• Conducts operations to meet established cost standards for use of materials, supplies, utilities, manpower and equipment. Instructs subordinates in most efficient use of equipment and materials and requires instructions to be followed. Contributes to plant cost reduction efforts.
• Relays appropriate information and instructions from management to subordinates. Passes comments and concerns of relevant information about employees back to management. Maintains effective lateral communications with other departments whose work affects that or the shift giving them timely notice of the requirements.
• Responsible for all repairs and maintenance to production/packaging line equipment.
• Provides input to plant management on employee performance.
• Prepares and submits shift logs, Packaging and inventory reports, time records and such other procedures and Packaging safety education programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude/background with a variety of production/packaging equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions.
• Ability to display diplomacy in day-to-day interactions with the commitment to task with awareness of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize projects.
• Flexibility to deal with interruptions and reprioritize as needed.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.

• Ability to stand approximately 75% of work time; sitting at a…