Production Supervisor - Marysville, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Four Generations of Experience

Job Requisition: 0717

Job Posting: 1st Shift Production Supervisor

Date Posted: 06/04/2025

Location: Marysville, CA

Reports to: Operations Manager

1st Shift Production Supervisor – Marysville, CA

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor role in our Marysville, CA facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating shift employees to maximize production, shipping and paperwork.

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

I. SAFETY:

Managers/supervisors are critical to a successful safety program. They must actively participate in, and lead the safety process by, conducting specific safety-related activities regularly. Responsibilities/duties include:

· An active participant in the safety committee and promotes safety on a daily basis.

· Responsible for safety, cleanliness and good housekeeping of entire plant.

· Conducts or assists in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed.

II. PRODUCTION:

· Supervises and coordinates activities of plant employees in wood flour production. Trains and assists employees in order to complete assignments according to proper plant procedures. Analyzes shift duties to determine correct amount of time and material required to complete orders in the most efficient manner.

· Gives instructions to employees regarding jobs to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them. Supervises plant for cleanliness, safety, quality control and optimum production.

· Confers with other supervisors and communicates with peers, subordinates and management in a professional manner to assure assignments are being properly completed.

· Carries out inspections and assists in building and machinery repair in order to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment.

· Conducts weekly employee meeting. Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

· Operates mobile equipment as needed safely and efficiently, including forklift, front end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination.

III. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING:

· Supervises loading and unloading of trucks and completion of paperwork.

· Verifies incoming shipments, completes a daily inventory count and production report.

IV. EVALUATIONS:

· Completes and presents performance evaluations for shift employees. Recommends promotions or transfers of personnel. Verifies accuracy of time cards for payroll. Monitors attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to plant rules. Recommends and implements disciplinary action as required.

V. QUALITY:

· Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees, office personnel and customers. Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.

VI. HOUSEKEEPING:

· Sets goals and expectations and communicates purpose, looks for ways to eliminate problem sources. Provide and monitor housekeeping and provide related feedback.

· Assure all daily mobile equipment checks are completed at the beginning of each shift. Assure all weekly blow down & cleaning schedules are completed and signed off.

VII. OTHER DUTIES:

· Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

VIII. PERSONAL GROWTH:

· Attends and participates in scheduled meeting of the plant. Be alert to those around you, including peers, reporting personnel, customers, competitors; learning as you listen and observe.

· Establish personal goals and work with fellow employees towards continuous improvement to utilize, stretch and further develop our individual and collective abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

·High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required)

· Associates or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

· Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

· 5 years Supervisory experience (preferred)

· 5 years Industrial equipment (preferred)

· 5 years Manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (full shifts up to 8-12 hours).

· Ability to bend, kneel, and crouch to inspect machinery or assist with maintenance.

· Must be able to move quickly in emergency or safety - critical situations.

· Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 40-50lbs independently.

· May occasionally assist with heavier loads with mechanical assistance or team lifting.

· Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, computers, and machinery controls.

· Good visual acuity to inspect equipment, read paperwork, and monitor safety conditions.

· Adequate hearing to detect alarms, communicate in noisy environments, and conduct safety meetings.

· Ability to work in hot, dusty, noisy, or humid environments typical of wood flour or industrial manufacturing settings.

· Proper wearing of PPE (safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, composite boots, respirators, etc.) for extended periods.

· Ability to react quickly to hazardous or emergency situations.

· Regular physical inspections of the plant require frequent walking throughout large production areas.

· May require working non-standard shifts, including nights or weekends, depending on production schedules.

COMPENSATION

$24.00 to $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 401(K)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

· 1st Shift (Mon – Fri; 4:00am-12:30pm)

· 8-hour shifts

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

WORK LOCATION: 4560 Skyway Drive, Marysville, CA 95961-7473

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)
• HS Diploma or GED (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Industrial equipment: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olivehurst, CA 95961: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

1st Shift (Mon – Fri; 4:00am-12:30pm)