Production Supervisor

Quanex; Foreston (MN); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision start soon

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance provided

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Safety-toe shoes

PTO and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Quanex is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the on-site team in Foreston, Minnesota. You will coach, develop leaders, drive Lean manufacturing, ensure on-time quality, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will oversee operations, manage a diverse production crew, coordinate with maintenance and materials, and monitor performance against budgets and schedules. Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 with bonus potential.

Formación

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate accidents and implement preventive measures.
• Interview candidates and assist with new hire training.
• Complete performance evaluations annually.
• Manage department daily operations and provide direction to work centers.
• Coordinate with other leadership on production, materials, maintenance, and quality.

Descripción del empleo

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Locations

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Foreston, MN 56330, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU008013

Description

Quanex is looking for aProduction Supervisor to join our team located onsite in Foreston, Minnesota.

If you're the kind of leader who loves solving problems, building great teams, and making things run better every day, keep reading. You'll lead a talented production team, ensure quality products are delivered on time, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. From coaching employees and developing future leaders to driving Lean manufacturing and safety initiatives, you'll make a visible impact from day one.

The Foreston Plant is part of Quanex’s Wood Solutions division, specializing in processing a variety of hardwood lumber species for both internal and external customers. Using a range of specialized equipment—including rip saws, optimizing chop saws, gluers, moulders, and other production machinery—our team transforms raw materials into high-quality wood products that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, with bonus potential. Starting salary varies based on your experience.

Work Hours: Schedule will be discussed further during interview.

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
• 401(k) with company match & vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life insurance provided
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
• Safety-toe shoes at no cost
• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts

What’s attractive about the Production Supervisor position?

• You will have an impact on the success of the company.
• Visibility and access to senior leaders within the company.
• Growth Potential.
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment.
• World Class Safety records.
• Hands-on on-site physical therapy

What Success Looks Like:

• Investigate all accidents, injuries, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Interview candidates and assist with new hire training.
• Complete performance evaluations annually.
• Manage conflict, create consistency within your department, and provide direction to your work centers daily.
• Communicate and cooperate with other leadership regarding production, material flow, maintenance, etc.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Inventory, Continuous Improvement, and ERP systems.
• Monitor priority dispatch and customer service requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and act to correct bottlenecks, product defect rates, safety hazards, and maintenance problems.
• Counsel, motivate, and instruct departmental personnel in machine operations and concerns through daily interaction.
• Proactively present ideas and information concisely and clearly in both oral and written form.
• Work effectively with peers and all levels of management to achieve divisional objectives and promote teamwork.
• Establish base data for department budgets, forecast, manage assets, and control expenses per budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain documentation to support all department activities.
• Operate various types of production equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, attention to detail, and results oriented.

Your Credentials:

• 5-7 years of manufacturing
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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