Supervisor - Cutting Department

Symbiotic Services•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Cutting Supervisor to oversee cutting department operations for a leading furniture manufacturing environment in Dallas, Texas. This position is responsible for driving production efficiency, maintaining quality standards, supervising team members, and supporting operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This is a fully onsite role based in Dallas, TX. The Cutting Supervisor will lead daily cutting operations, ensure production goals are met, monitor safety and quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, manufacturing experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage production schedules and workforce planning
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations
Experience with continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience within furniture manufacturing or related production environments preferred

Responsibilities

Execute daily production schedules while maintaining quality and operational standards
Achieve productivity and labor efficiency goals while minimizing material waste and overhead costs
Direct and monitor section leads to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently
Communicate company policies, procedures, and operational updates to team members
Partner with Human Resources on employee retention, training, staffing, and development initiatives
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate production staff
Address performance and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies
Ensure compliance with federal safety regulations and internal safety procedures
Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce costs, scrap, and rework
Establish and maintain production standards and manufacturing procedures
Support training, housekeeping, safety, security, and cost-reduction programs
Ensure production schedules are completed accurately and on time for shipping
Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development on manufacturing methods and process improvements
Manage labor and equipment capacity according to production requirements
Schedule employee shifts and department operating hours to meet business demands
Conduct performance and attendance evaluations for direct reports
Motivate employees and promote a positive team-oriented work environment
Coordinate production launches for new or revised products
Apply statistical analysis and process improvement methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Identify operational challenges and implement corrective solutions
Evaluate workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities
Monitor production flow and prioritize manufacturing activities
Oversee equipment usage and preventive maintenance practices
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned