Plant Production Superintendent - Composite Panels Leader

Top wood; Georgia; On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Bonus structure

Job summary

Top Wood seeks a Production Superintendent in Georgia to lead plant operations, drive operational excellence, and manage safety, quality, and cost. You will lead from the floor, supervise multiple teams, and steer continuous improvement initiatives across production and maintenance.

The role requires 8–15 years in the composite panel industry, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong data-driven leadership to deliver results and growth. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 8 to 15 years of leadership experience in the composite panel industry with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze performance data and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams with a hands-on leadership style.
• Experience guiding through change, growth, or turnaround environments.
• Proven ability to develop talent, build culture and drive accountability.
• Solid understanding of composite panel manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).
• Strong communicator able to engage plant floor teams and executive leadership.
• Understand P&L impact and drive cost-control initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead KPI development and monitoring.
• Promote safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build and coach a high-performing leadership team on the plant floor.
• Partner with maintenance to ensure preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Align production with business needs through collaboration with sales and procurement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-driven decisions

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE optimization

Safety leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wood Science/Engineering/Manufacturing/Chemistry or related field

Job description

Top Wood seeks a Production Superintendent in Georgia to lead plant operations, drive operational excellence, and manage safety, quality, and cost. You will lead from the floor, supervise multiple teams, and steer continuous improvement initiatives across production and maintenance.

The role requires 8–15 years in the composite panel industry, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong data-driven leadership to deliver results and growth. Relocation assistance is offered.