MILLWORK OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Wilson Lumber Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Lumber Company in Huntsville, AL seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage day-to-day millwork plant production and dock operations. You will coach and motivate the production crew, oversee shipping and receiving, and maintain open communication with staff.

This role leads approximately 15–25 employees and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3+ years in operations leadership, strong communication, and a proven safety and efficiency track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Minimum 3+ years in operations leadership roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven track record in operational strategy, safety programs, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lead and mentor production and dock teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach production team to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Ensure products are loaded and shipped safely and timely.
• Oversee inbound receiving functions at the Huntsville plant.
• Ensure OSHA safety requirements are followed.
• Communicate with management, production, and dock teams regularly.
• Organize workflow to complete production and shipping schedules.
• Oversee staff scheduling and time-off requests.
• Monitor orders for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and equipment usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Results orientation

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Millwork Interior Warehouse - Huntsville, AL 35811Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Day ShiftRole Summary:

TheOperationsSupervisoris responsible fortheday-to-dayproductionat aMillworkPlant, as well as overseeing all shipping and receiving functions.Coaches,motivatesand supports the production crewand the Millwork dock team, applying a team approach andmaintainingopen communication with the staff.

Scope of the Position:

This positionis responsible forthe productionand dockteam atthe Huntsville, ALMillworkPlant.Directreports includeapproximately 15– 25 productionanddockemployees.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coachthe production team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadlines andupdates
• Ensure that all produced products are loaded and shipped onto enclosed trailers in a safe andtimelymanner
• Oversee all inbound receiving functions for thelocation
• Comply withall OSHA safetyrequirements
• Communicate effectively with the management staff,the production teamand the dock team, informing and updating them regularly to ensure that productionobjectivesaremet
• Ensure company policies and procedures arefollowed
• Organize workflow according to workload to ensure the completion of the productionand shippingschedule
• Oversee all staff scheduling, time offrequests
• Monitor quality and accuracy of allorders
• Ensure the completion of all duties with minimum waste and abuse ofequipment
• Ensure employee safety training is conducted asrequired
• Provide a positive, motivating example foremployees
• Conduct training or authorize training of productionand dockemployees
• Conduct formal performance reviews per the company’s policy.Initiate disciplinary action according to company policy.
• Take all necessary action to manage production cost and improveprofit
• InformManager of equipment,production, shipping, and receivingconcerns
• Monitor ongoingoperationalissues and provide clear communications andresolutions
• Maintain aclean and safe workenvironment
• Follow Wilson Lumber’s core values

Position Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to creating a work environment where employees want to do theirbest
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-Starter requiring little to nodirection
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Moderate computer skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to thinkstrategically
• Proventrack recordof meeting business objectives
• Must have a proventrack recordin effectively managing operational strategy, safety programs, and customersatisfaction

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience
• A minimum of3+ years’ experience in operationsleadership roles

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand forlong periodsoftime
• Lift at least 50 pounds
• Able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

You will be expected to follow any otherjob-relatedinstructions and to perform otherjob-related duties as requested by management. Qualifications