Lumber Production Lead — Safety, Quality & Growth

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Gurdon (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Lumber mill in Gurdon, AR is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a wood products production team of 15-20 employees in a continuous manufacturing environment, with focus on safety, quality, and cost improvements.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor team members, ensure EHS compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with maintenance to minimize downtime. This role requires hands-on leadership and commitment to safe production.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment (or 2 or more years as an hourly lead with GP)
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must work a flexible work schedule

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team in the production of solid wood lumber products in a safe and efficient manner and to take ownership of the existing safety and quality processes
• Facilitating team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution
• Building employee commitment and ownership and holding employees accountable
• Driving safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
• Monitoring product quality and providing direction to crew members to maximize efficiency
• Promoting employee involvement, providing coaching, feedback, and direction, as required
• Assisting with troubleshooting production issues
• Providing safety training to crew members and deliver training materials in a meaningful approach
• Coaching and performance management
• Completing data entry responsibilities and generate reports in a timely and efficient manner

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate's degree in management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Lumber mill in Gurdon, AR is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a wood products production team of 15-20 employees in a continuous manufacturing environment, with focus on safety, quality, and cost improvements.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor team members, ensure EHS compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with maintenance to minimize downtime. This role requires hands-on leadership and commitment to safe production.