Production Superintendent

Averro; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance and more

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in McComb, MS, seeks a Production Superintendent to oversee daily activities in a lumber facility. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing production staff, ensuring safety, and driving improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Benefits include fully paid medical and dental insurance, 401K matching, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to improve performance through strong relationships and continuous improvement.
• Experience in lumber or wood products manufacturing is highly desired.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing setting.
• Able to meet operational targets and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, planning, scheduling, and daily supervision of production staff.
• Drive departmental performance in safety, quality, and process reliability.
• Lead proactive problem-solving for operational issues.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement, team meetings, and safety initiatives.
• Address operational issues with proactive problem solving.
• Ensure accurate, timely production reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety Commitment

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Business, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BENEFITS

Fully paid Medical insurance, vision, dental, and life insurance, HSA with company contribution, 401K with match and contribution, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance, and much more!

Overview

We are searching for a Production Superintendent to support a lumber facility in Magnolia/McCombs, MS. This person will be responsible for the safe coordination and oversight of the daily activities in the mill, kilns, and shipping departments, including interfacing with the sales teams. You will embody safety and demonstrate excellent team skills with a proven ability to lead and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, planning, scheduling, and daily supervision of shift supervisors and hourly production staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, and ongoing development.
• Lead departmental safety programs and training to ensure a safe working environment.
• Drive and sustain department performance in line with goals for safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping, and process reliability.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement efforts, team meetings, and safety initiatives.
• Lead proactive problem-solving to address operational issues before they escale.
• Ensure production reporting is accurate, timely, and consistent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to improve performance through strong relationships, coaching, development, and fostering a continuous-improvement culture.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Successful track record in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve significant, measurable results.
• Skilled at motivating employees and building commitment toward shared goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills, with solid judgment.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including MS Office, Windows-based programs, and internet navigation.
• Proven ability to meet and sustain operational and business targets.
• Experience in lumber or wood products manufacturing highly desired.
• Able and willing to work at heights, climb stairs, tolerate extreme temperatures, and work in confined or restricted spaces as required.