Mill Plant Superintendent

Job Summary

This role has leadership responsibility and accountability for manufacturing operations within the respective plant.

Provides leadership, direction, and counseling to manufacturing personnel to improve health and safety, reduce downtime, continuously improve product quality and consistency, and increase productivity in the manufacturing operations.

• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and equipment. Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines. Effectively hire, onboard, train, and maintain an adequate number of personnel.
• Ensure that all employees on the shift are properly trained in safety and quality as well as all job functions.
• Work in conjunction with Plant Manager and Human Resources to report potential employee relations issues, counsel employees, and administer disciplinary actions per Company policy.
• Participate in staff selection and recruitment process.
• Understand and enforce all work rules and regulations, and maintain a safe work site with good housekeeping and safety requirements.
• Promote positive employee relations and support fair employment practices.
• Coach and train employees on performance expectations.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function‑related Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in team building, mentorship, and growth to optimize performance.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and ability to make quick decisions in a changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, interact professionally, and work cooperatively with all levels.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, scanner, and mobile phone/radio.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Current OSHA certification preferred.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement activities, Lean Management, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

• Travel up to 15% to other Lane locations and occasional out‑of‑state meetings.
• Lift up to 100 pounds.
• Climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Withstand varying temperatures.
• Sit, stand, or walk for up to ten hours at a time.

The base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $135,000/year.