• Manufacturing Supervisor

    Woodstream (Juneau, WI)


    Our Brands will deliver innovate, effective, market leading pest, animal control & bird feeding solutions, while creating value for our shareholders.

    We have an immediate opportunity for a:

    Manufacturing Supervisor

     

    in Juneau, WI

    Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

    + Competitive benefits package including:

    + Bonus Program

    + 401k with Company Match

    + Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment

    + Parental Leave

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance

    + Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options

    + ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options

    + Paid Vacation and Holidays

    + Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.

    + Opportunity to advance within the company

    Overview of the Role:

    Entry-level supervisor and leadership role that is accountable for leading, developing and engaging the workforce that safely operates, maintains and improves equipment and assembly processes in the execution of the production plan. Utilizes standard work to plan and direct labor, deliver training, and maximize efficiency. Apply appropriate continuous improvement processes to improve performance, partner with peers to sustain improvements and engrain in culture. Manage the operation as an owner; with safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and growth KPI’s.  Proactively supports company policies and strategies.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Model and champion safe work environment behaviors.

    + Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality, and other company procedures.

    + Monitoring verification and documentation associated with adherence to government regulations.

    + Assesses, identifies, and addresses training opportunities, including job skills training and goal setting; facilitates effective team meetings, and rewards and recognizes the team’s progress.

    + Oversee all sanitation training programs to ensure they are understood and completed by employees in a safe and efficient manner.

    + Manages team to maximize efficiency, consistently performing processes within designed and documented SOP methods.

    + Reviews and assures that process documentation is being utilized by the employees.

    + Performs timely feedback, coaching, and counseling on individual employee and team performance using standard work

    + Managing and auditing timecards

    + Anticipates, plans, and monitors line set-up & changeovers to occur in an efficient manner.

    + Records daily production results to plan.

    + Assigns employees and resources as needed to meet daily production plans.

    + Participates and leads continuous improvement events.

    + Regular attendance is required to maintain the functions of the job.

    OTHER FUNCTIONS:

    + Proactive safety, quality near-miss situation communication.  Correct adverse conditions and work with support functions to communicate new standards.

    + Conducting lab work/product tests in the absence of a quality technician

    + Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety of equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

    + Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.

    + Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

    + High School Diploma / GED required

    + 2-year degree preferred

    + 2-4 years of experience in a lead role or 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience preferred.

    + Supervision/management training

    + High degree of problem-solving skills

    + Effective communication and leadership skills

    + Quickly learns and adapts and is flexible

    + Proficient in Windows-based applications

    + Ability to focus on the tactical details of execution

    + Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

    + CPR/AED & First Aid Certified (or willingness to be certified)

     

    Woodstream Fun Facts!

     

    + We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.

    + We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.

    + Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.

    + 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

     

    Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

     

    Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

     

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