Production Supervisor - PARR

PARR is the single and total source for home building supplies, solutions, and service for professional home builders of large and mid-sized communities and single custom homes, and for motivated homeowners working on home improvement projects. Our customers and community members know they can rely on us to be the total source of home building supplies and solutions with legendary customer service and quality products.

Job title: Production Supervisor

Salary: Starting at $77k to $94k a year, depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm

Location: Woodinville, Washington

The Production Supervisor manages the production workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing multiple production schedules. They will guide and coach employees by monitoring their productivity and oversee the safe use of equipment. This includes maintaining a regular maintenance schedule. This person will perform verification of production output according to specifications for Opti-Frame, Precision End Trim, and all other production related functions within the facility. They will work closely with yard operations, dispatch, sales, and the Opti-Frame team to provide Legendary Service Through Teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar job
• 1 year of leadership experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively utilize MiTek Sapphires, MiTek Management, and other applicable design programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a fast-paced production schedule at the yard level
  • Work with Opti-Frame Scheduling Coordinator and Lead Sawyer(s) to adjust the production schedule based on customer request, production capacity, and saw capacity
  • Work closely with Operations Lead, Dispatch, Sales, and Yard Management to manage production workflow
  • Redirect workflow based on various capacity levels and constraints
• Resource Allocation
  • Manage resources such as materials, equipment, and manpower to optimize production
  • Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams as directed to maintain inventory levels and take advantage of opportunistic buys
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy with a high degree of accuracy
  • Produce, organize, and review daily/monthly production reports with location management
  • Substitutions are being filled out properly to account for accurate inventory
• Ability to safely operate forklift and all equipment within the production shop
• Quality Control
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet specified standards
  • Conduct regular inspections and quality checks during production processes
• Problem Solving
  • Analyze production bottlenecks and challenges, and develop solutions
  • Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Leadership
  • Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to the team's success
  • Motivate and inspire team members to achieve production goals
• Retains responsibility over the production schedule at the yard level
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building materials and construction codes by sharing product information with co-workers
• Assists location management and Lead Sawyer in training new sawyers on best practices and quality expectations through driving accountability
• Obtain daily unit counts of highly used commodity items in yard and works with purchasing and inventory specialist to keep stock levels appropriate
• Coordinates a workaround with yard management and scheduling coordinator in the event scheduled workload is not going to be completed by day's end
• Reviews saw run time data daily to serve as a tool for both management of and engagement with their respective Opti-Frame production
• Works with Lead Sawyer to determine appropriate waste levels
• Works with location management to determine warranted overtime
• Shares production forecast with the team daily
• Prepare reports on performance and progress
  • Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

This position works outside in the lumber yard in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary

Direct Reports

Opti-Frame Production employees.

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with no paycheck deduction (HSA) and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $600/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,750 for the 2022 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is a LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.