1st shift supervisor (P1P)
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Marathon Staffing is Hiring 1st Shift supervisors in Coatesville PA!!!
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated shift within the wood processing facility. This role ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. You will lead a team of machine operators and laborers, managing everything from raw material intake to the final output of processed lumber or wood products.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Efficiency
Workflow Management: Direct the daily activities of the shift to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
Operational Oversight: Monitor various stages of processingincluding sawing, drying, planing, and treatmentto ensure optimal machine performance.
Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical or operational bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance teams for rapid resolution.
Safety & Compliance
Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards and internal safety protocols (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE compliance).
Incident Reporting: Conduct safety briefings and lead investigations into any near-misses or on-site incidents.
Environmental Standards: Ensure the facility remains compliant with dust control, waste management, and local environmental regulations.
Team Leadership
Supervision: Manage a team of 1530 employees, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
Training: Onboard new hires and provide ongoing cross-training on specialized wood processing equipment.
Accountability: Maintain high morale while ensuring all staff meet productivity and attendance expectations.
Quality Control
Product Integrity: Conduct regular inspections of processed wood to ensure it meets grade specifications and moisture content requirements.
Waste Reduction: Monitor recovery rates and implement strategies to minimize wood waste and maximize yield.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (experience in timber, pulp, or wood processing is highly preferred).
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of wood grading, sawmill operations, or industrial kiln drying processes.
Problem Solving: Ability to think critically under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, work in varying temperatures (indoor/outdoor), and navigate a heavy industrial setting.
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting production metrics and leading team huddles.
Work Environment
This position operates in a high-decibel industrial environment involving heavy machinery and moving equipment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production demands.
Marathon is an equal Opportunity employer
P1P
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated shift within the wood processing facility. This role ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. You will lead a team of machine operators and laborers, managing everything from raw material intake to the final output of processed lumber or wood products.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Efficiency
Workflow Management: Direct the daily activities of the shift to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
Operational Oversight: Monitor various stages of processingincluding sawing, drying, planing, and treatmentto ensure optimal machine performance.
Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical or operational bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance teams for rapid resolution.
Safety & Compliance
Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards and internal safety protocols (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE compliance).
Incident Reporting: Conduct safety briefings and lead investigations into any near-misses or on-site incidents.
Environmental Standards: Ensure the facility remains compliant with dust control, waste management, and local environmental regulations.
Team Leadership
Supervision: Manage a team of 1530 employees, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
Training: Onboard new hires and provide ongoing cross-training on specialized wood processing equipment.
Accountability: Maintain high morale while ensuring all staff meet productivity and attendance expectations.
Quality Control
Product Integrity: Conduct regular inspections of processed wood to ensure it meets grade specifications and moisture content requirements.
Waste Reduction: Monitor recovery rates and implement strategies to minimize wood waste and maximize yield.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (experience in timber, pulp, or wood processing is highly preferred).
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of wood grading, sawmill operations, or industrial kiln drying processes.
Problem Solving: Ability to think critically under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, work in varying temperatures (indoor/outdoor), and navigate a heavy industrial setting.
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting production metrics and leading team huddles.
Work Environment
This position operates in a high-decibel industrial environment involving heavy machinery and moving equipment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production demands.
Marathon is an equal Opportunity employer
P1P