Manufacturing Area Superintendent

Hood Lumber • Bogalusa, LA

2d • $84,000 - $101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hood Industries, Inc, is seeking a Manufacturing Area Superintendent to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Bogalusa, LA. This role is ideal for a leader who values safety, teamwork, and accountability and who takes pride in leading people while driving strong operational results. If you thrive in a hands-on sawmill environment and are motivated by developing teams, improving processes, and delivering consistent performance, this opportunity at our Bogalusa lumber mill may be the right fit for you.
The Manufacturing Area Superintendent is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, producing quality products on time and within budget. This position requires a highly organized, visible leader with strong communication and motivational skills who can perform effectively under pressure while exceeding safety, quality, and cost expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher degree preferred, experience may be used in place of a degree.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. Prior wood products experience preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in lumber operations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and people-leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success training employees in productivity and safety practices.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of production processes and operations, supported by critical thinking and effective problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership-level knowledge of OSHA regulations with accountability for maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of The Hood Way and lead plant teams to ensure manufacturing operations consistently align with the Hood Management Philosophy of People, Process, and Performance.
• Lead day-to-day performance in Safety, Production, Quality, and Cost, analyzing results against budget and implementing corrective action plans as needed.
• Develop and support direct reports through consistent coaching, performance feedback, and mentoring.
• Plan, organize, and clearly communicate production schedules.
• Oversee all production processes within the assigned department.
• Identify, organize, and execute training and coaching opportunities for team members.
• Enforce all company policies, procedures, and recognized best practices, including health and safety regulations.
• Establish quality control standards and ensure consistent adherence.
• Coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance for production equipment in partnership with maintenance teams.
• Assist with physical inventory management in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Capital Plan.
• Perform additional operational duties as assigned to support mill objectives.

Benefits

• Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees