Job Description

Portfolio Business :   Huber Engineered Woods  

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

To provide leadership, direction, and guidance for assigned teams to function as high performing teams. To provide expertise and guidance in team concepts, process planning, inventory control and energy efficiency to produce quality products in the most efficient manner. Monitors air and water discharges from site to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and monitors process operations for evidence of excessive use of fuel, water, and other natural resouces.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish production plan: communicate shortfalls to management and identify opportunities for improvements. Facilitate corrective action to provide continuous improvement. Ensure high quality products are produced in a timely and efficient manner and meet customers' requirements.
• Responsible for plant changeovers and following the production schedule.
• Initiate, evaluate and provide suggestions for modifications in the automation for the plant.
• Supervise assigned team members to include schedules, vacation requests, training, and discipline.
• Provide motivation and training for employees to develop and maintain necessary technical and interpersonal skills to operate as high performance teams. Attend classes, learn skills, and use these skills to facilitate team meetings. Conduct AAR’s (After Action Review) as needed concerning plant initiatives, good and bad.
• Maintain department records, including employee training, production, inventory, etc.
• Monitor key processes for improved production and quality.
• Work closely with Maintenance Department to ensure timely maintenance of equipment and that necessary supplies are ordered and delivered to assure the most efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Ensure time is kept up with your team in the payroll system to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Participate in RCPE (Root Cause Problem Elimination) process as needed to provide information regarding incidents requiring an RCPE and help identify root causes and action items to prevent future events.
• Ensure the proper completion of all tasks assigned to your team, ensure completion of 12 hour check sheets, abort reports, daily production report, and all other assigned reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, wood products, quality assurance, or related engineering field.
• Eight to ten years of production experience in OSB industry preferred or experience in the wood industry.
• Have knowledge of OSB or wood products industry production equipment and processes, general knowledge of how to operate equipment, general knowledge of processes that interface with the production department.
• Must have facilitator and leadership skills and know how to motivate and develop employees in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and priorities to effectively handle multiple functions to maintain production and assure that equipment is operating efficiently.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required

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