American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1st Shift Supervisor role in our Marion, VA facility. OVERALL OBJECTIVE Supervises and coordinates shift employees to maximize production, shipping and paperwork. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY • Be an active participant in the safety committee and promotes safety on a daily basis • Be responsible for safety, cleanliness, and good housekeeping of entire plant • Conduct or assist in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed PRODUCTION • Supervise and coordinate activities of plant employees • Train and assist employees in completing assignments according to proper plant procedures • Analyze shift duties to determine correct amount of time and material required to complete orders in the most efficient manner • Give instructions to employees regarding jobs to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them • Supervise plant for cleanliness, safety, quality control, and optimum production • Confer with other supervisors and communicate with peers, subordinates, and management in a professional manner to assure assignments are being properly completed • Carry out inspections and assist in building and machinery repairs in order to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment • Conduct weekly employee meetings • Establish personal goals with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork • Operate mobile equipment as needed safely and efficiently, including forklift, front-end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination • Complete and distribute a daily shift report to include production quantities, operator attendance notes, machine downtime, safety issues, and housekeeping notes SHIPPING AND RECEIVING • Supervise loading and unloading of trucks and completion of paperwork • Verify incoming shipments • Notifies Transportation Supervisor of changes to inventory stored in trailers • Assist as required with monthly inventory counts EVALUATIONS • Complete and present performance evaluations for shift employees • Recommend promotions or transfers of personnel • Verify accuracy of time cards for payroll • Monitor attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to plant rules • Recommend and implement disciplinary action as required QUALITY • Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees, office personnel and customers • Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed • Conduct and records daily quality testing of production items to ensure quality product is being produced and shipped OTHER • Attend and participate in scheduled plant meetings • Be alert to those around you, including peers, reporting personnel, customers, competitors; learning as you listen and observe • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of HS diploma or G.E.D. • Prior supervisory experience REQUIRED; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred • Machine operation requires repetitive motions including twisting, bending, and lifting 20-40lbs, 5-6x a minute • Must be able to stand continuously for 8-10 hr shifts • Experience with forklift, front-end loader, yard jockey/trailer PREFERRED BENEFITS • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance WORK SETTING • In-person • Outdoor work • Warehouse For consideration… Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment._ We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com_. AWF is an EEO employer. Corporate Office 9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500 Columbia, MD 21046 800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700 Fax 410-290-6660 Other Locations Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC Visit us at: www.awf.com SUNDAY - FRIDAY