Interior Door Supervisor- 1st Shift

North Atlantic Corp
England
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
Job description

Perform frontline supervisory functions and will be responsible for shop employee training, development, employee relations, discipline, performance reviews, as well as continuous improvement methods to improve the quality and efficient manufacturing/assembly process of steel door products. Lead all Company and safety policies / regulations.


Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Supervisory
  • Provide supervision to assist with the assembly of interior door products finished goods using communication skills and necessary trade skills.
  • Lead the department in achieving monthly volume and sales targets.
  • Manage staff to achieve labor cost as % of sales targets.
  • Share staff with other departments as needed to promote labor flexibility during demand spikes throughout the organization.
  • Implementation of sustainable corrective action to eliminate problems from recurring.
  • Review time clock reports daily or as requested.
  • Prioritize customer work orders for the day using the production schedule and work tickets in order to meet the expected delivery date to customer.
  • Delegate work assignments for the day using work tickets.
  • Promote a positive image of the company and its products using a healthy attitude that continuously maintains a professional and positive work environment.
  • Report all damaged material to the Traditional Manufacturing Shops Manager so that it may be recorded, in order to maintain accurate inventory records. Mark damaged material with labels supplied.
  • Respond to suggestions for improvements made by employees using effective leadership and communication skills.
  • Delegate tasks and order supplies, coordinating with facility manager as necessary to provide for maintenance of machinery so that operations continue effectively using necessary equipment and supplies ie: oil, new blades, cleaning.
  • Respond to First aid and Fire emergencies using knowledge of company health and safety policies and proper medical or fire equipment.
  • Evaluate reporting employees’ performance. Review new employee’s performance after the 90 day probationary period and all employees annually.
  • Lead the department goal setting process annually, involving all employee ideas from within the department. Be responsible to implement all goals.
  • Oversee the training and development of employees within the department.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Shop
  • Perform all job operations in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.
  • Read work tickets of items to be assembled using product knowledge and reading skills.
  • Assist in set up of machinery using work tickets and trade skills for specified product line.
  • Set-up machinery daily, depending on the job to be performed.
  • Coordinate necessary materials for production using work tickets and trade skills for specified product line to ensure maximum efficiency, flow and utilization of employees.
  • Fabricate/Assemble materials for the production of the finished goods specified using work tickets and trade skills.
  • Inspect finished product for acceptable quality standards and match to order specifications.
  • Assist in the shop housekeeping so that production runs smoothly i.e.: sweeping, storing, cleaning, using the necessary equipment.
  • When needed employee will operate a forklift in a safe manner.
  • Provide feedback to Purchasing on quality and service of interior door component vendors.
  • Maintain the door kanban on a scheduled basis.
  • Perform cycle counts and make inventory adjustments as required.
Company Mission and Continuous Improvement
  • Mission Statement – lives up to the company mission, values and strategic goals. “Provides exceptional products and services to every customer, every time.
  • Always promote a positive image of our company and our employees.
  • Continuous Improvement- gets involved on teams or individually to make and implement suggestions. Uses reliable methods to improve the efficiency of his/ her job method or the department to make small improvements to our business every day.
  • Maintain work areas to 5s standards.(Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety)
Required Education & Experience
  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • High School diploma, Vocational School or general education degree (GED)
  • Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language with highly developed oral and written communication skills
  • Prior experience in Lean manufacturing practices and 5S principles
  • Prior experience with door products manufacturing / assembly and doors and trim
  • Wood species knowledge.
  • Wood working machine and process knowledge.
  • Strong mathematical and mechanical skills. Ability to use measuring devices such as a tape measure and transfer them to a production piece within 1/32”
  • Self-motivated
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Quality oriented.
  • Hand and power tools experience standard to the carpentry field (see list below)
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and standardized situations
  • Must be able to work overtime when needed and some Saturdays to satisfy production schedule demands
  • Knowledge of general safety guidelines in carpentry or construction field
  • Experience working in a team environment
Machine, Equipment & Tools Skills
  • 1-1/4” Nail Gun, 1-3/8” Brad Nail Gun
  • 1” Casing Staple Gun
  • ½” Card Board Staple
  • ½” Jamb Staple Gun, 2” Jamb Staple Gun
  • 3” Porter Cable Belt Sander, 5” Orbital Sander
  • Biscuit Cutter Table
  • Table Saw “saw stop”
  • Door Line Assembly Table, Directional Table
  • Double-End Trim Saw
  • Hot Melt Gun
  • Kval Door Lift, Kval Door Machine, Kval Strike Machine
  • Mitre/Casing Machine, Mitre Saw-10” Makita, Mitre Saw-14” Omega
  • Porter Cable Vibrating Sander
  • Power Feed
  • Radial Arm Saw
  • Router Table
  • Operate forklift when needed
Physical Demands
  • Must take and pass post-offer screening drug test, physical and consent to a background check
  • Standing/Walking: 8 hours repetitive on feet on concrete floor
  • Stooping/Reaching/Bending: continuous to gather items and fabricate
  • Overhead Lift: up to 7 lbs. without assistance and up to 14 lbs. with assistance
  • Lift/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 20 lbs. without assistance and up to 40 lbs. with assistance holding woodworking or steel components in fabrication
  • Carry/Grasp: with dominant hands & fingers up to 30 lbs. without assistance / up to 60 lbs. with assistance
  • Push/Pull: with dominant hands rolling carts of interior door products up to 300 lbs. without assistance and up to 600 lbs. with assistance
  • Vision: must see near and far sighted
  • Hearing: must hear machinery sounds
Work Environment
  • Shop warehouse building. Must be able to work in varied temperature hot or cold depending on the weather and how it affects the shop temperature.
  • Extended work day (overtime) as needed.
Required Tools or Clothing
  • Work Boots with unworn treads
  • Tape Measure
  • Lunch box or lunch tote to bring lunch
  • No hooded sweatshirts with strings
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