Sawmill Production Supervisor - Safety, Lean & Growth

Southernpalmettochamber; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 8 holidays

Wellness program

Paid training & career development

Job summary

Southernpalmettochamber is seeking a production supervisor for our Hampton, VA facility to lead safety programs and drive on-shift production toward throughput and recovery targets. You will ensure lumber grade compliance and packaging specifications while mentoring operators and support staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime and driving continuous improvement with strong operational discipline in a fast-paced sawmill environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or sawmill experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced production environment.
• Solid problem-solving and communication skills.
• Startup experience and lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce all safety policies and safe work practices
• Manage shift production to achieve throughput and recovery targets
• Ensure lumber meets grade standards and finished packages meet specifications
• Coach, train, and develop operators and support staff
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain strong operational discipline

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Southernpalmettochamber is seeking a production supervisor for our Hampton, VA facility to lead safety programs and drive on-shift production toward throughput and recovery targets. You will ensure lumber grade compliance and packaging specifications while mentoring operators and support staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime and driving continuous improvement with strong operational discipline in a fast-paced sawmill environment.