Shift Supervisor

MARATHON STAFFING GROUP; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our wood processing facility on the 2nd shift. You will supervise a team of operators and laborers, ensuring production targets are hit safely and efficiently from material intake to finished lumber.

You will oversee sawing, drying, planing, and treatment stages, enforce safety protocols, and lead a team through daily operations while maintaining quality and minimizing waste. The role involves a high-pace environment with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably timber/wood processing.
• Understanding of wood grading, sawmill operations, or kiln drying processes.
• Strong communication skills for reporting metrics and leading team huddles.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shift activities to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Monitor sawing, drying, planing, and treatment processes for optimal machine performance.
• Lead safety initiatives and enforce OSHA standards and internal safety protocols.
• Manage 15–30 staff including scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Ensure product quality and moisture specs; monitor waste and maximize yield.

Skills

Wood processing

Supervisory experience

Industrial manufacturing

Communication skills

Job description

Marathon Staffing is Hiring Shift supervisors for 2nd shift!! The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated shift within the wood processing facility. This role ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. You will lead a team of machine operators and laborers, managing everything from raw material intake to the final output of processed lumber or wood products.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Efficiency

• Workflow Management: Direct the daily activities of the shift to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor various stages of processing—including sawing, drying, planing, and treatment—to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical or operational bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance teams for rapid resolution.

Safety & Compliance

• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards and internal safety protocols (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE compliance).
• Incident Reporting: Conduct safety briefings and lead investigations into any near-misses or on-site incidents.
• Environmental Standards: Ensure the facility remains compliant with dust control, waste management, and local environmental regulations.

Team Leadership

• Supervision: Manage a team of 15–30 employees, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
• Training: Onboard new hires and provide ongoing cross-training on specialized wood processing equipment.
• Accountability: Maintain high morale while ensuring all staff meet productivity and attendance expectations.

Quality Control

• Product Integrity: Conduct regular inspections of processed wood to ensure it meets grade specifications and moisture content requirements.
• Waste Reduction: Monitor recovery rates and implement strategies to minimize wood waste and maximize yield.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (experience in timber, pulp, or wood processing is highly preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of wood grading, sawmill operations, or industrial kiln drying processes.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think critically under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, work in varying temperatures (indoor/outdoor), and navigate a heavy industrial setting.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting production metrics and leading team huddles.

Work Environment

This position operates in a high-decibel industrial environment involving heavy machinery and moving equipment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production demands.