Job description
Job Summary:
Cinder Wood Products, a producer of Japanese-style charred siding, is seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating production activities, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining quality standards. A very strong background in shop work and painting is required for this position, as is the necessity to be able to juggle numerous activities simultaneously. This position will require implementing and enforcing improvements to our current processes to boost profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise production staff to meet production targets
- Implement and maintain production schedules
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency
- Train, mentor, and motivate production team members, as well as participate in day to day work activities as needed
- Collaborate with owner to ensure smooth production flow
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of production staff
Skills:
- Proficiency in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience in plant management and production planning
- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues as well as forklift operation
- Willingness to be a major player in a startup setting
-Forklift experience
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques
- High-level painting/finishing skills
In addition to a salary of 70-80k per year, we offer bonuses based on company profitability. There are also many other opportunities available for go-getters such as commissions on sales as well as greater profit sharing beyond bonuses.
We welcome people from all walks of life to apply for the production manager position and to come join our team as we expand our operations as a major supplier of shou sugi ban, (charred wood siding). We are a family-run business with a major emphasis on excellence and finding meaning in the work we do, and recognizing and rewarding the efforts of our talented staff is paramount to us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Hancock, ME 04640 (Required)
Work Location: In person