Production Supervisor: Lead Lean, Safety & Quality Excellence

American Woodmark Corp.; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in a high-volume plant. You will supervise production staff, coordinate workflow, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with prior supervisory roles and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production employees.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training, and corrective action.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals and updates.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, equipment concerns, and quality defects.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HR, and other departments to support plant objectives.
• Monitor labor utilization, attendance, overtime, and staffing needs.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production records and daily timecards.
• Participate in employee development and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, environmental regulations, and labor laws.
• Foster a positive work environment with teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Motivate and develop employees

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Quality management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

MasterBrand is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in a high-volume plant. You will supervise production staff, coordinate workflow, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with prior supervisory roles and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential.