R: Supervisor - Shingles Department (Manufactured Housing / Construction)
Building Quality Homes Since 1945
Production Supervisor – Shingles / Roofing Department
Starting at $25.00+/hr. DOE | Weekly Pay | 4-Day Work Week
Location: Caldwell, ID (100% Onsite – 1000 Garber St)
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Overtime Eligible
Lead the Roofing Team. Deliver Quality Workmanship. Drive Production Excellence.
KIT Custom HomeBuilders is actively hiring an experienced, hands‑on Production Supervisor for our Shingles / Roofing Department to lead employees responsible for installing roofing shingles, completing hinge roof close‑up work, and ensuring manufactured homes meet company quality and weather‑protection standards.
This position requires a strong background in roofing installation, shingle application, construction safety, and employee supervision. The ideal candidate can lead a team, maintain production schedules, identify quality concerns, and work directly alongside employees when necessary.
Our regular production schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with additional hours and Friday/Saturday overtime as needed.
If you're an experienced roofing professional ready to take on a leadership role with a company that's been Building Quality Homes Since 1945, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Shingles Production Supervisor oversees daily roofing department operations to ensure roofing installations are completed safely, efficiently, and according to company specifications and production schedules.
This is a hands‑on, floor‑based leadership position responsible for supervising employees, coordinating workflow, maintaining productivity, inspecting workmanship, enforcing safety requirements, and ensuring homes are ready for the next stage of production.
What You'll Do
- Department Operations & Production
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities within the Shingles / Roofing Department.
- Oversee installation of roofing shingles and completion of hinge roof close‑up and sealing tasks.
- Assign daily work, establish priorities, and coordinate staffing to meet production goals.
- Monitor department productivity, workflow, and completion of scheduled homes.
- Ensure employees have the materials, tools, equipment, and instructions needed to complete assigned work.
- Identify and address production delays, material shortages, and equipment concerns.
- Coordinate with other departments to maintain production flow.
- Perform hands‑on roofing and shingle installation work when operationally necessary.
Roofing Installation & Quality Control
- Ensure roofing shingles are installed according to manufacturer instructions and company specifications.
- Verify proper alignment, fastening, overlapping, and sealing of roofing materials.
- Oversee hinge roof close‑up work to ensure proper installation and weather protection.
- Inspect completed roofing work for defects, improper fastening, gaps, damage, or potential water intrusion.
- Ensure roofing components are properly installed and secured.
- Identify workmanship concerns and coordinate necessary corrections or rework.
- Work with Quality Control to resolve roofing deficiencies.
- Monitor material usage and minimize unnecessary waste.
Employee Supervision & Accountability
- Provide daily leadership, direction, coaching, and performance feedback to department employees.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
- Address employee performance and conduct concerns promptly and professionally.
- Document attendance, performance, safety, and operational concerns as required.
- Support consistent enforcement of company policies and workplace expectations.
- Assist with new‑hire training, onboarding, mentoring, and employee development.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, and a productive work environment.
- Communicate staffing needs and department concerns to Production Management and HR.
Safety & Workplace Standards
- Ensure employees follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Enforce safe roofing practices, including applicable fall protection requirements.
- Monitor safe use of ladders, elevated work platforms, hand tools, pneumatic nailers, and other roofing equipment.
- Ensure employees properly use and inspect required safety equipment.
- Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and workplace incidents.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Ensure roofing materials and equipment are properly stored and secured.
- Reinforce daily housekeeping and department cleanup expectations.
- Coordinate with Safety and Maintenance when corrective action or equipment repairs are necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory, foreman, or team leadership experience in roofing, construction, manufacturing, or production.
- Minimum 2 years of hands‑on roofing or shingle installation experience.
- Strong working knowledge of asphalt shingle installation, roofing materials, fastening methods, and weatherproofing practices.
- Experience working on pitched roofs and elevated surfaces.
- Knowledge of roofing safety procedures, fall protection, and safe equipment operation.
- Ability to identify roofing installation defects and maintain consistent workmanship standards.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and meet production schedules and quality expectations.
- Experience providing employee coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to work required schedules and overtime.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous supervisory experience in manufactured housing, modular construction, or residential roofing.
- Experience leading roofing installation crews.
- Familiarity with manufactured home roof construction, hinge roof systems, and roof close‑up procedures.
- Experience meeting production goals, reducing rework, and improving department efficiency.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. as required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to safely work on roofs and elevated structures using approved equipment.
- Ability to safely navigate active production areas.
- Ability to perform hands‑on roofing installation work when necessary.
- Must maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Must follow and enforce all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Work Schedule
Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM (Regular Production Schedule)
- Full-time, 100% onsite position.
- Supervisory responsibilities may require additional hours before or after scheduled production shifts.
- 50+ hours per week may be required, depending on operational needs.
- Friday and/or Saturday overtime may be required based on production demands.
- Overtime compensation provided in accordance with applicable law.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting at $25.00+/hr. DOE
- Weekly pay (Fridays – one week in arrears)
- Overtime eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability
- Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, short‑term disability, life, pet insurance, and more)
- Holiday pay
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and production environment with daily output expectations.
- Exposure to noise, dust, roofing materials, and varying temperatures.
- Work performed on roofs, elevated structures, and active production areas.
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement.
- Required use of applicable PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and fall protection when required.
- Hands‑on supervisory work may be physically demanding.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KIT Custom HomeBuilders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Department: Shingles
This is a management position
This is a full time position