Production Supervisor

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Supervisor with team leadership experience to oversee, control, and manage the operational area in an industrial plant, ensuring compliance with targets and regulations. Key Highlights: 1. Leads operational teams in industrial environments. 2. Manages and monitors the performance of the production area. 3. Fosters a safe and positive work environment. ***Production Supervisor*** ***At ARAUCO, we recognize each person as an individual with unique diversity. We believe every contribution is distinctive, and teams become stronger when they integrate diverse perspectives and capabilities. We consider inclusion and diversity fundamental to meeting present and future challenges.*** At ARAUCO, we are looking for professionals holding degrees in Industrial Civil Engineering, Mechanical Civil Engineering, Mechanical Execution Engineering, and/or Industrial Execution Engineering, with at least two years of experience leading work teams in industrial plants, to fill the position of Production Supervisor for the Wood Business Unit at the Valdivia Wood Complex, located in San José de la Mariquina. The purpose of this role is to supervise, control, and manage the performance of the operational area, safeguarding adherence to the production schedule and personnel administration within the area, thereby achieving established goals and key performance indicators. This is done while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies related to Ethics, Quality, Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Management. **Main responsibilities include:** * Ensuring a safe working environment by supervising compliance with MASSO norms and policies within the team. * Coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the performance of personnel in assigned operational areas. * Coordinating team staffing movements to ensure proper operation and compliance with the shift’s production schedule. * Ensuring operational conditions of equipment by coordinating with the Maintenance Department in case of incidents affecting production equipment. * Coordinating and managing logistical requirements of the area to meet shift goals (e.g., PPE, adhesives, etc.). * Coordinating internal supply movements within the area. * Monitoring and verifying compliance with quality standards, administrative personnel policies, and production control. * Monitoring, reporting, and managing area indicators (e.g., downtime, efficiency, operational factors, utilization factors, pace factors, productivity factors, etc.). * Communicating relevant information to shift personnel regarding goals, benefits, directives, safety alerts, among others. * Identifying and managing improvement opportunities related to safety and operational efficiency of the production line. * Preparing reports as required. * Promoting a positive work climate within the team. * Motivating and leading the team to improve results in safety, quality, operations, efficiency, customer satisfaction, etc. * Actively participating in performance dialogues. **Requirements:** * Education: Industrial Civil Engineering, Mechanical Civil Engineering, Industrial Execution Engineering, and/or Mechanical Execution Engineering (mandatory) * Minimum two years of experience in industrial process plants leading people (mandatory) * Technical knowledge in: wood quality standards, market requirements, product classification, use of measuring instruments, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production processes (desirable) * Basic knowledge in Mechanics and Electricity (desirable) * Availability to work rotating shifts (mandatory) * Availability to work in San José de la Mariquina ***At ARAUCO, we work daily to develop renewable forest products that improve people’s lives—a mission that challenges us to build committed, enthusiastic, and creative teams. We are a global company with over 50 years of history, operating and serving customers across multiple countries, united by a shared organizational culture. Thus, we strive to create the necessary conditions to attract and develop talent within work environments grounded in respect, collaboration, and continuous communication.***