Lean Production Supervisor – Wood Products

Carlisle; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Carlisle Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 10–20 person team and 1–3 lead operators in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will plan work, assign duties, and coach staff while upholding safety standards and production targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of related manufacturing supervision, an associate degree, and hands‑on experience with Lean and 5S. Occasional overtime, travel to other plants for training, and a strong focus on quality are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) or technical school; 3–5 years related manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train and supervise daily production activities for 10–20 employees and 1–3 leads.
• Plan and assign work; review production schedules and determine labor requirements.
• Maintain performance metrics and write performance reviews.
• Ensure PPE is used and enforce safety regulations.
• Lead waste-reduction efforts using COS and SQDC boards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with cycle counts and audits.
• Back up operations management during vacations or absences.

Skills

Safety procedures

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Math & reading

Quality defect identification

Problem solving

PPE usage

Education

Associate degree

5+ years supervisory experience

Tools

ERP systems

Measuring gauges

Job description

Carlisle Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 10–20 person team and 1–3 lead operators in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will plan work, assign duties, and coach staff while upholding safety standards and production targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of related manufacturing supervision, an associate degree, and hands‑on experience with Lean and 5S. Occasional overtime, travel to other plants for training, and a strong focus on quality are expected.