Production Supervisor

Do you want to be part of creating beauty that lasts for generations? Are you seeking a company that values Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit & Hustle?

Do you crave being part of a TOUGH winning team in a growth-oriented environment?

AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets.

With decades of experience in award-winning wood flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing, and service, we improve the quality of people’s lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service.

We are headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 3000 people worldwide.

We believe that business is personal. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust, we consider our staff, customers, and suppliers as true partners.

We pledge to deliver reliable, consistent, and best-in-class products, services, and support. We look for people who aren’t afraid to act on ideas, commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way.

If these ideals appeal to you, you are going to want to join our team!

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Lancaster Flooring Plant team has a great career opportunity for a Production Supervisor to be located at the Lancaster Plant located in Lancaster, Pa.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership to production associates concerning safety, quality, production performance, and team development.

The administrative tasks will include creating manpower schedules, communicating production schedule plans / results, and manage time and attendance, while adhering to the union contract.

In addition, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the value-adding process, leading and supporting process improvements, and assisting maintenance with maintenance planning and execution.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Shift : 12-hour night shift; 7p-7a Monday-Wednesday / Thursday

Location : 1067 Dillerville Rd Lancaster PA 17603

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

• Effectively leads the Safety 1st approach by setting the example and ensuring consistent execution of the safety policies and procedures.
• Be a role model for safety. - Promote a zero-injury safety culture and find ways to continuously improve safety culture in the workplace.
• Stop any observed work activities or conditions that are dangerous, illegal, or against company policy.
• Identify safety issues in the workplace and assume responsibility to take immediate action to correct or immediately escalate to appropriate level for resolution.
• Understands the importance of quality and the systems in place to prevent poor quality from reaching the customer.
• Drives to achieve our production goals-yield, throughput, labor, and raw material usage.
• Lead / assist line troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions.
• Responsible for identifying, implementing and participating in process improvements to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the production line.
• Escalating to the appropriate teams when Safety, Quality, or Production goals are at risk or more support is needed.
• Responsible for managing employee training and development.
• Responsible for identifying and planning for manpower requirements and managing overtime as necessary with labor goals in mind.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the engineering team and NPD to execute projects as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

• Able to be perceptive and have a strong awareness of surroundings to identify potential risks and communicate these risks to employees
• Have working technical knowledge of the following manufacturing technologies : Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaOrganizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Thorough knowledge of plant business system processes such as : work order process, material flow, scheduling, production processes, down day planning, work rules, policies
• Ability to use computer programs and processes (Excel, Word, M3, Access, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Process Improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Business Process Management, etc.
• Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse group of employees

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
• Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs
• Walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
• Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend English
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

MENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and / or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast pace environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

AHF Products has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact AHF employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

AHF will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AHF, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AHF mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AHF employees, or to AHF’s resume database will be considered AHF property.

AHF will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. AHF will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

AHF will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed AHF contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.

Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by AHF’s Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager or his or her designee.

No other AHF employee is authorized to bind AHF to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to AHF, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.