Bilingual (English​/Spanish) Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Production Supervisor, Nefab South East

2nd Shift

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the second shift Production Supervisor oversees nightly wood-cutting, pallet, and crate manufacturing operations. Manage production schedules, lead assembly teams, manage raw material inventory and enforce quality control and OSHA safety standards. Their goal is to maximize throughput, minimize material waste, and ensure daily quotas are met.

This position is located in Olive Branch, MS, and you will report to the Production Manager and General Manager

Scheduled Shift: 2nd Shift

Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 12:30am (currently working as late as 2:30am)

Saturday 1:30pm - 10:00pm (based on business needs)

• Production Oversight:
  Manage nightly shift operations to ensure custom crates, pallets, and cut lumber meet product specs, delivery deadlines, and quality standards
• Quality Control:
  Inspect lumber, pallets, and crates for defects, ensuring exact measurements and compliance with shipping standards
• Team Leadership:
  Train, mentor, and supervise floor workers. Manage shift schedules, time tracking, and performance evaluations.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce the use of PPE, conduct equipment training, and ensure machinery (saws, nail guns, pneumatic equipment) operates safely and smoothly.
• Inventory Control:
  Monitor lumber, nails, screws, hardware, and finished-pallet inventory; coordinate with purchasing to ensure raw material availability without overstocking.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify workflow bottlenecks, reduce scrap wood and material waste

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Additional education or certifications in Industrial Technology, Business Management, or Lean Manufacturing are a plus.

• 2–3 years of manufacturing or carpentry experience, ideally with 1–3 years in a direct supervisory or lead role.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings/documents
• Direct experience with pallet/crate assembly equipment, band saws, circular saws, and pneumatic nail guns
• Experience working with wood, corrugate, foam and/or other traded material considered an asset
• Prior experience with ISO 9001 and 14001 is a plus

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal communication is required; written skills a plus)

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively manage employee performance
• Ability to train others on existing or new concepts
• Works well under pressure
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel is a plus

In Nefab we are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. Nefab provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.

We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and logistics solutions.

Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social and environmental aspects of our business.

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards.

This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding…