Supervisor, Production

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

Position Summary: 

Responsible for the supervision of operational activities in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards to achieve established production schedules and desired quality levels in a safe manner. 

The most successful supervisor motivates employees to resolve issues and make good decisions in order to meet departmental and plant goals in the areas of safety, quality and production. Together with your team, you will promote a clean safe work area while continuously checking for hazardous conditions and ensure policies, programs and standard work procedures are followed to meet production goals. This position is on 2nd shift at our Grants Pass, Oregon facility, Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday overtime.  

Key Accountabilities: 

• Supervise the activities and personnel engaged in manufacturing of products within their assigned department and shift.
• Interpret, apply, and/or consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.

• Achieve departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality and productivity.
• Promote clean, safe work areas thought the plant by continuously checking for hazardous conditions.
• Create, maintain, and audit Standard Work.
• Lead production employees in continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, direct and manage manufacturing personnel and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.

Characteristics & Attributes

• Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drives result; consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Communicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills trust; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Collaboration: works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Directs work; provides clear direction and accountabilities
• Drives Engagement; creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Persuades; use compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Being Resilient; rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• BS degree or AS degree in a technical or business-related field preferred.   

Additional Information

Work Environment: 

• Office environment with frequent environmental exposure to low-grade radiation from computer monitors
• Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to wood dusts and cabinet-making related materials.
• Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required when on manufacturing floor:  eye and ear protection.

Sensory/ Physical Requirements:

Sensory:       

• Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.
• Ability to address large groups of Employees at all levels of the organization including Executives in both formal and informal settings.

Physical:       

• Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. 
• Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting. 
• Frequent finger dexterity.
• Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion. 
• Occasional sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBran