Woodshop Production Supervisor

Symbiotic Services•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is recruiting an experienced, bilingual Woodshop Production Supervisor for a furniture manufacturer in Dallas, Texas. The role oversees second-shift woodshop production, leads and develops manufacturing personnel, maintains safety and quality standards, and ensures production schedules are completed efficiently and cost-effectively. The position calls for strong manufacturing leadership and knowledge of manufacturing principles, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and KPI-driven operational improvement. The supervisor coordinates production staffing, equipment, materials, workflows, and schedules; monitors output, labor, scrap, rework, equipment efficiency, costs, and other KPIs; and works with Engineering and Product Development on process improvements and new product introductions. The role also coaches and trains employees, supports performance management, enforces safety and quality procedures, and leads structured continuous improvement efforts. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required. The position is full-time, on-site in Dallas, Texas, on second shift. Specific shift hours, compensation, and benefits eligibility will be confirmed during recruitment.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required.
Ability to work second shift and accommodate operational scheduling requirements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, production workflows, and operational efficiency.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma concepts, and Kaizen practices.
Experience using KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, workplace safety, and quality control.
Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and develop a diverse manufacturing workforce.
Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to identify production challenges, implement corrective actions, and improve operational performance.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience in woodworking, furniture manufacturing, cabinet production, or related industries.
Practical experience implementing Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives in a production environment.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, waste reduction, labor efficiency, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Experience developing, tracking, and improving departmental KPIs.
Experience coordinating production schedules, employee assignments, material flow, and equipment capacity.
Knowledge of standardized work, root cause analysis, process optimization, and manufacturing cost control.
Demonstrated success improving production throughput, reducing scrap and rework, and maintaining product quality.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily second-shift woodshop production to meet schedules, productivity targets, and quality standards.
Optimize production workflows, resource allocation, and operational efficiency using manufacturing principles.
Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and production schedules to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
Monitor production output, labor utilization, scrap, rework, equipment efficiency, and manufacturing costs.
Use KPIs to evaluate productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and departmental performance.
Ensure completed work moves efficiently to subsequent production departments.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development on process improvements and new product introductions.
Lead, coach, train, and evaluate production employees and team leads.
Communicate daily production expectations, priorities, performance objectives, and KPI targets.
Promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with Human Resources on staffing, employee development, attendance, and performance management.
Train employees on standardized work, Lean manufacturing principles, workplace safety, and quality expectations.
Address employee performance concerns promptly and professionally.
Maintain compliance with workplace safety regulations and company procedures.
Enforce manufacturing quality standards, operational procedures, and safe equipment practices.
Apply Lean techniques to eliminate waste, streamline processes, improve workflow, and increase efficiency.
Use Six Sigma principles to identify process variation, reduce defects, and improve product consistency and quality.
Lead and participate in Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and strengthen operational performance.
Analyze KPIs including production output, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, downtime, quality, and schedule adherence.
Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, reduce costs, and optimize equipment utilization.
Implement improvements using structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ensure proper equipment operation, preventive maintenance practices, and workplace housekeeping.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.