Wood Production Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.

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The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.

Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …

Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …

Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, …

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Manage personnel, machinery and equipment in order to optimise production results, in accordance with the policies and plans of the company.

Devise methods to determine improvement in productivity, adjusting the goals to be reached and the necessary time and resources.

Oversee production processes and prepare all the resources needed to maintain an efficient and continuous flow of production.

Report on production to the hierarchy. Mention a specified set of parameters, such as amount produced and timing, and any issues or unexpected occurrences.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.

The variety of cutting technologies, such as software or mechanics, guiding cutting processes through lasering, sawing, milling etc.

The machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as well as the operator's safety.

Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

Various sawing techniques for using manual as well as electric saws.

Types of cutting blades used in the sawing process, such as band saw blades, crosscut blades, plytooth blades and others, made from tool steel, carbide, diamond or other materials.

Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …

The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.

Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.

Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …

Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.

Work closely with the relevant quality assurance or grading party involved.

Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.

Schedule and perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of all equipment. Order necessary machine parts and upgrade equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.