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Production Supervisor

Georgia Pacific, Camden, TX, United States


Your Job
The Production Supervisor will lead a wood products production team to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment consistent with our management philosophy and framework. You will be responsible for leading a crew in our Camden Plywood facility, helping the team create value through safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

What You Will Do

Supervise and coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in all associated work processes affecting EHS, compliance, reliability, quality, production, and costs.

Lead a production team (typically 15-30+ employees) to meet daily operating goals in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Continuously drive safety as a core value for the business by promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards.

Support the Machine Paced Operation (MPO) process system to align and optimize the manufacturing enterprise in delivering value to the business.

Facilitate team development and growth, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, building employee commitment and ownership, and holding employees accountable.

Monitor product quality and provide direction to crew members to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

Assist with troubleshooting and solving production issues to maintain equipment reliability and production flow.

Provide safety training and job-specific coaching to crew members.

Complete required data entry responsibilities and generate reports through PC-based production reporting systems.

Work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods in noisy, non-climate-controlled areas.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Two (2) or more years of leadership experience.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn various PC-based production reporting systems applications.

Must be flexible to work any assigned shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

Must be able and willing to work safely and adhere to all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What Will Put You Ahead

Bachelor's Degree or higher, with a preference in a technical or business discipline.

Three (3) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in the wood products industry.

Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

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