Production Supervisor

SmartLam Technologies Group; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartLam North America in Dothan, Alabama, seeks a Production Supervisor to manage operators and production activities on the plant floor during their shift. The role centers on meeting targets for scheduled production and shipping of GLT components, with direct oversight of machine centers and frontline staff.

This exempt, full-time position emphasizes on-time delivery, cost-conscious operation, high quality and uncompromising safety, with collaboration across maintenance, HR, and the plant

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supervising people in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant floor operators across assigned shift.
• Ensure on-time production and shipping within budget.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment issues.
• Prepare production reports for Plant Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing processes

English communication

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical or College degree preferred

Tools

Lumber mill equipment

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Date: November 2025
Department: Operations
Position: Fulltime, exempt
Reporting to: Plant Manager
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Wage: Salary – Depending on Experience
Relocation Allowance: Not Available

Description

The Production Supervisor manages all operators and production activities on the plant floor during their designated shift. He/she is responsible for meeting shift targets for scheduled production and shipping of GLT and related components. This role will be the direct manager for each operator at each machine center, with >90% of his/her time spent on the factory floor overseeing operations and lending guidance and support where needed. The Production Supervisor contributes to the success of SmartLam North America by ensuring scheduled work is produced on-time, within budgetary constraints, with the highest quality and uncompromising safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, training and development of plant machine center operators and support staff to create effective teams and efficient shift production
• Motivates personnel to achieve rigorous production targets
• Communicates with Project Managers and Plant Manager for status updates and production reports
• Immediately raises awareness regarding quality and schedule risks which may impact customers
• Fosters strong working relationship with Maintenance Team to enable immediate support for equipment issues
• Ensures production is carried out in a safe and efficient manner with a high level of quality
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and ongoing process improvement
• Effectively implements cost reduction initiatives
• Maintains high standards for a safe working environment at all times, trains others and enforces policies
• Conducts annual reviews of all direct reports with support from Plant Manager and HR
• Ensures operators have the information, tools, and resources necessary to meet production requirements
• Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions
• Maintains excellent time and attendance record, and holds direct reports to the same standard

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Lumber mill experience is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience supervising people in a manufacturing environment, preferably wood processing.
• Capable of operating and training individuals on all tools and equipment centers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results
• Proficient with computers and MS Office Suite
• Maintains strong understanding of product standards including APA-PRG-320
• Maintains strong understanding of all manufacturing and related SOPs associated with their supervisory duties
• Capable of operating effectively during periods of high stress with aggressive deadlines.
• Deescalate conflicts when needed.
• Self-motivated and operates with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.
• Trained in health and safety areas such as first aid, CPR, AED
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical or College degree preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.