Production Supervisor

Stella-Jones; Sheridan (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring safety standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the production of essential wood products that support infrastructure needs across North America. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change and make a meaningful impact in a thriving company.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Company Stock Purchase

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Drive quality control and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Supervisory Skills

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the United States and Canada. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

About Sheridan, Oregon & our local plant operations

Sheridan is located 13 miles southwest of McMinnville, Oregon, halfway between the Oregon Coast and the Portland metro area. Our 37-acre manufacturing site in Sheridan specializes in the production of high-quality utility poles. The local Stella-Jones plant team is made up of 40 dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of roles. To learn more about Sheridan’s utility pole 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 in Sheridan 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.

Employee Benefits:

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

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• 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)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Management

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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