Production Supervisor

Stella-Jones; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones Cordele plant seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a 50-person manufacturing team, ensuring safe, efficient operations and quality outputs.

You will coach frontline staff, manage daily production plans, allocate labor and equipment, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Wood products industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lead change by engaging front-line teams and supporting improvements to operations, culture, and team practices.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise production leads and workers, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Meet daily production targets and maintain accurate time, production, and inventory records.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and performance evaluations to develop team capabilities.
• Drive quality control inspections and identify process improvements to enhance outputs.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts in collaboration with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Learn more about Stella-Jones: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

About Our Cordele, Georgia Plant

Our manufacturing site in Cordele specializes in the production of high-quality utility pole. The local team is made up of 50 dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about Cordele’s products (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/utility-poles

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor at Stella-Jones is responsible for leading and developing production teams while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and team-level problem solving, using data and systems to drive performance. By focusing on coaching, resource allocation, and process optimization, the Supervisor plays a key role in strengthening daily operations and supporting a culture of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable (LMA)

• Direct and supervise production leads and workers, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Hold team members accountable for meeting production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to develop team capabilities and performance.

Manage Day-to-Day Production Operations

• Execute production plans and ensure daily targets are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Allocate labor and equipment resources to optimize material flow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure accurate time, production, and inventory records are maintained and reported.

Drive Quality & Process Improvement

• Ensure quality control inspections align with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve processes and outputs.
• Monitor environmental and safety compliance, ensuring all procedures are consistently followed.

Employee Development & Performance

• Provide hands-on training for new hires and cross-training for existing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, guide improvement plans, and manage disciplinary processes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts in collaboration with HR.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Wood products industry experience preferred
• Ability to lead change by engaging front-line teams and supporting improvements to operations, culture, and team practices.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Note

Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled