Production Supervisor

Lumbermen's • Cottage Grove, MN

7d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, located at Lumbermen’s Cottage Grove office, is responsible for ensuring customer orders are completed on time and for the overall performance and culture of the team. The role oversees safety, product quality, delivery, and controllable costs, tracking performance daily, weekly, and monthly and leading sustainable corrective actions. The supervisor reports performance to the Operations Manager and communicates relevant updates and expectations to the team.

The role also leads team communication and development. This includes sharing prior-day performance, communicating company policies and important information, maintaining personal and team development plans, coaching team members, and supporting improvement in roles and processes. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, service-minded, a strong communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to policies.
• Ability to delegate work and lead a team effectively.
• Ability to provide clarity to the team in achieving company goals and objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to accurately read orders and stage material to internal customer needs.
• Desire to do things right the first time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior woodworking experience, including use of routers, miter saws, or table saws.
• Prior cabinet manufacturing or trim carpentry experience.
• Knowledge of exterior doors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the team, respond appropriately to safety incidents, maintain documented Job Safety Analyses, and implement and track safety improvement strategies.
• Oversee finished-product quality and internal defects; ensure operations have documented standard work, track and address incoming defects, support corrective action for customer defects, and improve DPPT performance.
• Understand daily production schedules and customer demand, set expectations with direct reports, develop daily staffing plans with the Operations Manager, and implement strategies to improve on-time delivery.
• Control direct and variable costs, including labor performance and scrap; investigate root causes, improve cost performance, and monitor inventory and cycle-count accuracy.
• Communicate daily performance to the Operations Manager and share relevant performance information with the team at department standups.
• Lead daily team communications covering prior-day SQDC performance, company policies, key events, and other important information.
• Maintain personal development action plans and meet with the Operations Manager at least monthly to discuss progress and support needs.
• Support development and communication of team member roles by coaching employees to understand and take ownership of the business.
• Lead by example, develop peers and team members, encourage effective problem-solving, and promote actions that improve business results.
• Accurately read orders and stage materials to meet internal customer needs.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company-funded retirement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• 401(k).
• Free and confidential support resources through The SOURCE.
• Clothing allowance for applicable roles.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and development.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED