Job Description

Wood Technologies International and affiliates are the market-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial cutting tools and related products to the North American wood fiber processing industry and around the globe.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated Plant Supervisor to join our team in Fountain Inn, SC to support 20+ Team members. Come and grow with us!

What you will bring:

Track record of exemplary leadership skills that include:

• Clearly articulate goals, systems, and information between Management and Team
• Inspire and motivate others to achieve a common objective
• Actively listen and provide constructive feedback that builds trust and relationships
• Manage personal emotions effectively to cultivate a positive environment and culture
• Make informed and timely decisions
• Adaptable and teachable
• Consistently recognize and celebrate achievements while holding the team accountable for growth/improvement opportunities,
• Interview candidates and make hiring decisions
• Monitor production activity, identify process problems, trouble-shoot causes and develop solutions
• Supervise the daily activities of the Team to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved
• Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity
• Suggest improvements to improve efficiencies and safety
• Deliver or coordinate staff training and on-board new staff
• Ensure all safety training is complete, and that policies and processes are followed
• Follow all safety procedures and wearing required PPE
• Additional duties as assigned

Machine Operations

• This position will NOT be running a machine, however, there is an expectation that our Plant Supervisor understands the following:
• How to use and teach others to use calipers and micrometers, must understand fractions and decimals
• Read industrial knife blueprints
• Perform quality checks
• Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Wear all required PPE
• Active participation in Lean and Safety Training

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience required
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• UKG recruiting along with Microsoft Office Suite (for example Word, Excel, Personnel App, Teams) and ERP experience (D365) is required or the technical aptitude to learn quickly if unfamiliar with these platforms.
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Demonstrated lean techniques
• Ability to work as part of a team, with behavior that upholds company values and standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Promotion of safety in the workplace while adhering to the safety standards of the company
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to walk and/or stand at a minimum of 8 hours per shift

Wood Technologies International is excited to offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to employees and their dependents
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• 96 hours per calendar year of PTO and 9 Paid Holidays!
• Up to $5,250 per year Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
• Reimbursement for safety boots ($150) and glasses ($175) annually
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Optional Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts

Wood Technologies International and its affiliates offer competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our work force and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.  Wood Technologies International will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.