Superintendent

Description

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a dynamic and experienced Superintendent to join the Everett, WA factory. The Superintendent will act as the key link between hourly workers and the Production Manager, ensuring that all production activities are coordinated and executed to maximize productivity, quality, and safety in panel assembly operations and ultimately shipping products on-time to customers. This role is critical in providing supervision, leadership, and direction to the crews, ensuring all workers understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. As a key team member of the Everett factory, the Superintendent will be the point person for tactical execution activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Crew Leadership and Coordination:

• Direct and oversee daily activities of crews to ensure high-quality and timely production of panels
• Serve as the single point of contact for the tactical coordination of all hourly workers, streamlining communication between crews and the Production Manager
• Assign tasks to Assembly Foremen and workers based on skill set and workload to optimize productivity
• Develop and implement daily work plans to meet production schedules and adjust plans as needed to accommodate changes or unforeseen challenges
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among crew members
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Quality Assurance:

• Enforce adherence to quality control standards and production specifications to ensure all work meets Dogwood’s high standards
• Identify and address any quality issues promptly to prevent defects and rework
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions

Safety:

• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices
• Immediately address any unsafe work conditions or behaviors, taking corrective action as necessary

Training and Development:

• Provide hands-on training and coaching to assembly workers to develop their skills and improve overall performance
• Mentor less experienced workers, fostering learning and encouraging professional growth
• Ensure all crew members are trained on proper use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role within a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage a team of hourly workers
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct work activities to meet production goals
• Solid understanding of quality control principles and safety standards
• Hands-on experience with assembly processes, preferably in a steel manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specifications
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 50 pounds. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This position requires physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities in a primarily production environment. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation

$42.00 - $59.00 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Factory at 3200 35th Ave. NE Everett, WA 98201.
Work will be completed in a manufacturing setting, primarily under cover. 

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.