Supervisor Woodshop

Jonathan Louis International•Verona, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Woodshop is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the woodshop department within the Jonathan Louis Mississippi manufacturing facility. This position partners closely with Production Leadership to ensure production schedules, quality standards, staffing, safety, and operational goals are achieved. The Woodshop Supervisor is accountable for driving productivity, maintaining workflow efficiency, supporting employee development, and ensuring woodshop operations consistently support downstream production needs.

Requirements

2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, wood products, furniture production, or related production environments preferred
Knowledge of woodshop operations, frame construction, woodworking equipment, and production flow preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
Ability to read and understand production schedules and operational reports
Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and customer expectations
Experience with manufacturing systems, production reporting, or ERP systems preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to stand and walk throughout the production floor for extended periods
Ability to bend, lift, push, and move materials throughout the workday as needed
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, dust, wood particles, and production activity
Ability to occasionally lift materials or products within company-established limits

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing daily woodshop production activities to ensure schedules and operational goals are achieved
Coordinate with Production, Scheduling, Upholstery, Inventory Management, Maintenance, and other department leaders to maintain smooth production flow
Monitor department productivity, labor utilization, and workflow efficiency
Ensure wood frames and components are built according to Jonathan Louis’ quality standards and approved specifications
Train, coach, and develop woodshop employees on safety, quality, equipment usage, and production expectations
Monitor employee attendance, staffing levels, vacation requests, and department coverage needs
Support onboarding and training of new employees
Assist leadership with establishing department goals, production expectations, and process improvement initiatives
Help identify and resolve production issues, equipment concerns, material shortages, workflow bottlenecks, or quality issues
Ensure proper material usage and inventory control of wood, hardware, glue, and related production materials
Monitor saws, staple equipment, pneumatic tools, and other production equipment to ensure safe operation and coordinate maintenance needs
Maintain accurate employee timecards, production reporting, and department documentation
Promote a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement
Support implementation of safety initiatives and ensure employees follow all company safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the woodshop department
Work closely with leadership during startup, training, and operational ramp-up activities
Perform other related duties as assigned to support business and operational needs