Description

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas currently has an opening for a Supervisor in our Distribution area. 

Wilsonart is a company on the move. 

An international company built on big ideas. We are made up of exceptional people relentlessly pursuing innovation. We are proud of our company and how we serve our customers. We work hard to deserve the trust of our customers, peers, and planet. We are willing to talk openly about the challenges and obstacles we face and encourage new ideas and collaboration on how to be even better. We are passionate about what we do and where we’re going as a company. 

At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities: 

• Promotions and Transfers
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training and Development
• Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents.

At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide: 

• Holiday Pay
• Accrued Paid Vacation upon hire 
• Paid Time Off during first year of hire

Position Overview
A Supervisor in our distribution team is responsible for directly supervising hourly employees, setting shift and daily goals, managing inventory, driving success in all KPI’s and/or key business metrics (Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity tc.), driving performance improvements in managing cost and continuous improvement, and team member development. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Organizes employee assignments and training to meet daily customer production schedules while maintaining safety and quality requirements
• Perform daily employee performance & attendance management actions
• Assist in developing and orientate new team members
• Drive and lead organizational strategic imperatives and initiatives
• Implement improvement ideas by leveraging team members feedback and suggestions on opportunities
• Assist in developing a culture focused on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Communicate relevant business information, company policies, and business updates to team members
• Collaborate cross functionally with other departments and organizational stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 

• Behavioral based safety
• ISO Standards/Quality Management System
• OSHA and Environmental standards
• Performance Management
• Operational Excellence / Lean / Continuous Improvement
• Working knowledge of DMAIC methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Advanced Leadership and Team Management skills
• Critical Thinking - Problem Solving Process / A3 / 8D / 5Why
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or closely related field is required.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in place of degree requirement.

EXPERIENCE

 

• 1-2 years of experience or 4 year college degree in engineering, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience leading projects or teams in a manufacturing environment is preferred. .

Shift requirements:  This position will work 1st shift from 4 am - 4 pm and will rotate days.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Performing task with team members which includes lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs 

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.