Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Provides direction for 20 to 40 production employees and 1‑3 lead operators. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employees. Able to plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Standard work week 40 hours with occasional overtime and occasional travel up to 10% to other plants for training and support.

• Direct, train and supervise the daily activities of the production work centers from the production floor, delegating responsibilities as necessary, to attain production deadlines, goals and objectives in each area. Run machinery in a backup capacity as needed.
• Work with operations management to determine labor requirements by reviewing production schedules and hire personnel according to budgeting plans set by operations management.
• Perform administrative tasks such as writing and giving performance reviews and creating and maintaining performance measurement reports with accuracy.
• Ensure proper PPE is used per plant requirements. Conveys and enforces company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Ensure effective employee relations by providing employee coaching and development. Work with the operations management and human resources to make employment decisions and resolve employee issues.
• Lead the production floor effort to reduce waste using COS, the SQDC boards, and corrective action sheets.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Lead special projects as needed and stand in as backup for operations management during vacations/absences.
• Maintain time and attendance records.

• Knowledge of wood products or related industry.
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as lock out, tag out.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, etc.).
• Able to identify possible quality defects and causes and knowledgeable of corrective actions.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Able to use measuring gauges such as tape measures.
• Efficient problem‑solving skills and ability to work in stressful work situations.

• Expectations to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset.

• Associate degree (two‑year college or technical school) or 3‑5 years related manufacturing experience.
• Prior five plus (5+) years of supervisory experience in a related field.

• Fast‑paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours worked: 8‑10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, calculator, measuring devices, forklift.
• Hand tools.
• Computer (shop floor and ERP).