Lead EWP Design Supervisor & Production Optimizer

Colonial Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Virginia seeks a Supervisor for the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) design team to ensure accurate, cost-effective designs completed on schedule. You will coordinate work assignments, review and approve designs, support customer and sales initiatives, manage optimization processes, and assist with inventory management for EWP products.

Responsibilities include leading design personnel, training, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, purchasing, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Design Technology, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of EWP design experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in EWP design software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineered wood products, floor systems, roof systems, and structural framing applications.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of employees using EWP design software to perform engineering, layout, and design functions for floors.
• Supervises daily workflow and design production to ensure timely completion of customer projects while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.
• Reviews incoming orders and project specifications, estimates completion timelines, and assigns work to appropriate design personnel.
• Reviews, approves, and verifies EWP layouts, calculations, design drawings, and material takeoffs prior to release for manufacturing or customer use.
• Establishes pricing recommendations and supports sales teams in developing profitable and competitive engineered wood product solutions.
• Records, tracks, and analyzes design errors in accordance with company policy. Conducts training and review sessions with designers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversees and manages BC Connect Optimizer activities to maximize manufacturing efficiencies, improve material yield, reduce waste, and ensure optimized production output.
• Coordinates inventory requirements with ics, ensuring accurate inventory replenishment, stock availability, stocking lengths needed, and material planning to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Partners with operations, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams to improve communication, workflow efficiency, inventory utilization, and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Design Technology, or a related field

Tools

EWP design software

BC Connect

ERP systems

Design software platforms

Job description

Colonial Group in Virginia seeks a Supervisor for the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) design team to ensure accurate, cost-effective designs completed on schedule. You will coordinate work assignments, review and approve designs, support customer and sales initiatives, manage optimization processes, and assist with inventory management for EWP products.

Responsibilities include leading design personnel, training, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, purchasing, and