Production Supervisor, 1st Shift

American Millwork is an established leading producer of quality hardwood mouldings and boards. We are proud of our fun, family-like atmosphere and are ready to add to our production leadership team. We have an energetic team, innovative products and state-of-the-art systems ready to support our expanding sales efforts. Ask our employees - the best part of their jobs is the people they work with.

We have fun while working hard and can’t wait to have you join us!

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and quality‑first candidate to join our team as a Production Supervisor on first shift. This role will oversee a variety of operations across our hardwood manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This position combines technical knowledge of hardwood processing with strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a cross‑functional team across the plant.

• Lead in operational excellence in Quality, Safety, Teamwork.
• Supervise a production team to include ripping, chopping, finger jointing, or face/edge gluing operations.
• Coordinate machine schedules based on daily production requirements and order priorities.
• Ensure proper machine setup, changeovers, and material flow throughout the shift.
• Develop and maintain standard procedures for safety, quality, and training.
• Ensure smooth workflow by communicating with other supervisors and departments.
• Provide updates to management and collaborate with maintenance as needed.

• Supervise and motivate production team members.
• Manage work assignments and address personnel issues.
• Train and develop staff on equipment operation, setup procedures, and safety standards.
• Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure PPE usage.
• Investigate and address safety incidents.

• Monitor products for dimensional accuracy, glue integrity, and surface quality.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate with necessary departments to address root causes of quality issues.

• Create, document, and maintain best practices across operations.
• Identify and implement process optimizations and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Monitor and improve production flow and machine utilization.

• Coordinate with the Materials Manager and WIP department managers to keep in‑process material flow right‑sized.
• Adjust staffing and machine usage based on nightly production needs.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain required compliance records.

• Reliable, adaptable, and detail‑oriented:
  Demonstrated trustworthiness and ability to adapt to changing nightly production demands while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building trust and loyalty.
• Experience training staff in machine operation and safety procedures.
• Clear communicator, able to report and coordinate across shifts and departments.

• Hands‑on experience in hardwood manufacturing, preferably including ripping, chopping, finger jointing, and gluing processes.
• Familiarity with industrial saws, finger jointing systems, and face/edge gluing equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in wood processing operations.
• Commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards in all production processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Interest in continuous improvement and driving efficiency in production.

We offer competitive pay and steady year‑round employment in a fun, family‑like atmosphere.

• Nine Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Location:

4840 Beck Drive, Elkhart, Indiana

Valid through:
December 31, 2026