Production Supervisor

Lumbermens • Cottage Grove, MN

6d • 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 overseeing the department’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role tracks performance daily, weekly, and monthly; communicates results with the Operations Manager and team; and leads sustainable corrective actions and improvement strategies.

The supervisor leads the team’s culture, communication, and development. This includes setting expectations, sharing company information, coaching team members, maintaining development action plans, and helping employees understand the business and take ownership of their roles. The position calls for an organized, detail-oriented, service-minded leader who communicates effectively and works comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately read orders and stage material to meet 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

• Oversee team safety, including responding appropriately to safety incidents, maintaining documented Job Safety Analyses, and implementing safety improvement strategies.
• Communicate department performance to the Operations Manager daily and share relevant performance information with the team at department standups.
• Oversee finished-product quality and internal defects; ensure operations have documented standard work; track and address incoming quality defects; and support corrective actions for external customer defects.
• Monitor daily production schedules and customer demand, develop strategies to meet delivery commitments, and communicate expectations to direct reports.
• Prepare daily staffing plans and coordinate training plans, staffing recommendations, and schedule strategies with the Operations Manager.
• Monitor labor performance, scrap, controllable costs, inventory accuracy, and cycle count accuracy; identify root causes and implement cost-improvement strategies.
• Use metrics, paretos, and corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, and communicate progress with upper management.
• Lead by example and foster a positive team culture through clear daily communication, including sharing prior-day SQDC performance and relevant company information.
• Maintain personal development action plans and meet with the Operations Manager at least monthly to discuss progress and support needed.
• Support the development and evolution of team-member roles through coaching, problem-solving, and actions that improve business results.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a company-funded retirement benefit.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account or health savings account.
• 401(k).
• Free, 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