Production Supervisor Truss Shop

Company: Builders FirstSource
Location: Kenai
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.
PURPOSE

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in production activities at facilities. This may include supervision of the plant, shop, windows, or yard. This position is for supervisor employees who spend at least 50% of their time performing supervisory work (not the work of the subordinates).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
Schedules and directs workers in projects such as window, door, trim, or panel manufacturing.
Interviews and selects hires to ensure that department is fully staffed for production needs.
Trains workers in equipment operation.
Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
Applies company policies and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Interprets job orders to workers and assigns duties.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet schedules.
Recommends measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Maintains time and production records.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
Other duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the production area. Directly supervises laborer workforce. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to three years related experience and/or training.

Prior experience supervising preferred.

COMPETENCIES


Designs workflows and procedures.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Develops project plans, coordinates projects, and able to communicate changes and progress
Completes projects on time and budget
Manages project team activities.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Responds promptly to customer needs
Solicits customer feedback to improve service
Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
Maintains confidentiality
Listens to others without interrupting
Keeps emotions under control
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Listens and gets clarification
Responds well to questions.
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
Gives and welcomes feedback and contributes to building a positive team spirit
Delegates work assignments and matches the responsibility to the person
Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities, provides recognition for results.
Exhibits confidence in self and others
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others
Accepts feedback from others and gives appropriate recognition to others.
Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement
Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities
Able to make themself available for staff
Improves processes, products and services
Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
Reports potentially unsafe conditions
Uses equipment and materials properly.


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.






At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here .

Keywords: Builders FirstSource, Anchorage , Production Supervisor Truss Shop, Professions , Kenai, Alaska