Moulding Shift Supervisor

Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                             

Support the moulding plant and oversee the daily production process – days and nights rotating shift – during operations to ensure a productive workforce that supports all operational goals in compliance with all company policies and local, state and federal regulations.  Responsibilities including: safety, housekeeping, scheduling, management, organization and control of reporting production employee’s work to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the department.

Direct Reports / Supervisory Responsibilities                                                                                                                  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for moulding employees, acting as a technical resource and daily support person.
• Hold employees accountable to performance standards and adherence to procedures by utilizing tools/resources available.
• Lead by example through professional conduct, consistent performance, and accountability.
• Help identify classes/learnings/trainings that would advance skills for our team members that would provide a return for the plant.

Position Responsibilities

SAFETY – LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND BE CONSISTENT 

• LOTO emphasis.  100% participation is the expectation. 
• Guarding.  Ensure guards are back in place as part of rounds. 
• PPE.  Don’t overlook it.  Enforce all policies. 
• The cell phone policy applies to everyone without a work phone.  Breakroom only. 
• Manage ABC Safe Teams App 
• Complete your daily entry 
• Ensure team members complete daily entries 
• Manage pending entries daily 

QUALITY – ENGAGE EVERYONE 

• Educate all team members on what makes an A-grade product.  Spend extra time with stackers. 
• Ensure all samples on your shift are collected and meet quality standards. 
• Confirm and observe quality checks are being completed on every bundle. 
• Review LIMS to ensure operators are making entries. 
• Make sure forklift drivers are following FIFO. 
• Inspect both finished and partial raw units produced on your shift for quality, packaging specifications, piece counts, appearance, tickets, barcodes, band strength, etc. 
• Document all deviations from lineal feet per hour targets.  Include on shift report. 
• Get your teams grading out quality and repaints.  Salvage as much as possible. 
• Make sure barcoding is correct on every order. 

GENERAL SUPERVISOR FUNCTIONS – IF LINES ARE DOWN, EVERYTHING ELSE IS SECONDARY 

• Set the urgency.  Keep the lines running safely. 
• Assign work to team members from the jump.  Don’t assume they are doing what is right until it has been proven to you.  The ‘everyone is a grown up’ strategy is false.  Guide the work. 
• Have productive conversations when making rounds.  Ask the operator to tell you what they are planning to do at changeover.  Correct them and add to it.  FOLLOW UP 100% WHETHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE.  Praise them when appropriate. 
• Give feedback constantly and over communicate. 
• Own your team’s schedule. 
• Manage vacation requests.  Ensure you have coverage and provide feedback to team member. 
• Manage and approve your team members time in ADP. 
• Supervisors are to cover each other’s vacations. 
• Update the attendance tracker and issue the Corrective Action Form within the week of the occurrence. 
• Understand the attendance policy and be familiar with the employee handbook. 
• Manage team members training/progression plans in Success Factors. 
• Complete performance reviews and provide substantial feedback. 
• Assist operators in reconciling AMS.  Ensure production, consumption, grade out, inventory versus detail are all accurate for your team. 
• Train. Train. Train.  Explain why and emphasize urgency. 
• Document all coachings with the Corrective Action Form. 
• Ensure all shift pass-downs are happening and productive.  Ask team members for feedback. 
• Complete shift reports every day.  Detail all quality issues if grade out is over 1%.  Add number of spark detects to report. 
• Ensure all quarterly safety trainings are complete for team members. 
• Improve housekeeping every day.  Assign tasks and follow up.  Confirm checklist are not being pencil whipped. 
• Participate in monthly finished good inventory counting with Value Add PIC. 
• Make sure all packaging supplies are organized and ready for the next order. 
• Complete reservations for all items pulled from store room on your shift. 
• Ensure operators are following production schedule.  Escalate any requests for training. 
• Make multiple rounds during your shift. 
• Manage the Menards partial program. 
• Complete rework live time as needed for shipping and if damaged material found in the warehouse. 
• Ensure forklift operators are completing put away and not burying units in the warehouse. 
• Escalate the call out procedure for maintenance.  Don’t wait until a set amount of time to escalate.  Be close enough to the problem to determine if tech has ability to resolve solo.  Make the call and make the call. 
• Challenge processes to find safer and more efficient ideas. 

Physical Requirements                                 

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures

Work Environment                       

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations 
• Physical activity, including standing, climbing, and lifting, is required 
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory 
• May include working irregular hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, and being on call for emergencies 
• Associates degree in related area, a minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 or more years working experience (Good knowledge in the manufacturing of composite panels preferred)
• Good leadership skills, ability to work in a team and to energize/motivate team members.
• Excellent computer and software skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, , Powerpoint).
• Hands on! Will have to lead by example.

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.