Production Supervisor

DSJ Global; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Production Supervisor to join its leadership team and oversee hourly production operations in a fast-pace plywood manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes strong people leadership, safety, and continuous improvement while guiding a night-shift team.

The successful candidate will bring supervisory experience, excellent communication, and the ability to develop employees in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience leading hourly production teams on night shift.
• Strong leadership, communication and employee development skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with production reporting and plant management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in technical or business field.
• Wood products/plywood experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with plant policies.
• Meet production, quality and operational performance objectives.
• Coach, mentor and hold team members accountable to performance expectations.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations and support teams to minimize downtime.
• Utilize production reporting systems and data to drive decisions.
• Support training, development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement and collaborative team environment.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Team development

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our client, a leading wood products manufacturer, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join its leadership team and oversee hourly production operations in a fast-pace plywood manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong people leader who can drive safety, production, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while leading a night-shift team. The successful candidate will bring proven supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build accountability and develop employees in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop hourly production employees on assigned shift
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with plant policies and procedures
• Meet production, quality, and operational performance objectives
• Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable to performance expectations
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and support teams to minimize downtime
• Utilize production reporting systems and operational data to drive decision-making
• Support employee training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote employee engagement and foster a collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn and utilize production reporting and plant management systems
• Willingness to work a night-shift schedule and adapt to changing business needs
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline preferred
• Wood products, plywood, lumber, forestry products, or CMMS experience is a plus but not required