Supt, Plant Operations I

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education assistance

Professional development resources

Clear career pathing and leadership

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in New York seeks a Superintendent of Plant Operations I to provide leadership for the facility's production activities and strategic direction aligned with company goals. This onsite role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and budgeting processes.

You will oversee staff hiring, training, and performance, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure delivery schedules are met.

Qualifications

• Associates' degree or equivalent in relevant field is required or preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for higher responsibility and scope.
• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for production operations of a single facility.
• Drive safety initiatives and enforce safety rules to create a strong safety culture.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and plant performance metrics.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and staff development for plant teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality and maintenance standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance to keep mill facilities in good working condition.
• Prepare timely reports for internal distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting

Operations management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Manufacturing Software

Job description

Job Description Supt, Plant Operations I Req Id: 12876 Job Location: New York Posting Start Date: 10/27/26 Work Environment: Onsite Job Description:

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for overall production operations for a single facility in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Give clear direction to drive the facility to meet all standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality product. Ensure development and execution of the annual operating plan/budget and all continuous improvement initiatives and assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvement towards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developing SOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies and procedures)
• Lead, plan and participate in process improvement, cost reductions and continuous improvement projects as part of the site business plan.
• Direct daily production operations and systems to ensure production meets delivery schedules.
• Assist and participate with interviewing, selection and orientation process, has significant responsibility for the hiring process from recommendation to hiring and promotions.
• Ensure and maintain established customer focus for employees, effectively maintain positive relationships with key strategic external and internal customers/suppliers.
• Responsible for staff training, performance management/development, and setting daily work schedules. Provide coaching and counseling on performance feedback, up to initiating and assisting with corrective action.
• Manage budgets and participate in forecasting activities to ensure sales targets are met and mill efficiencies are maintained.
• In conjunction with Maintenance, ensure equipment supplies and mill facilities are in appropriate working conditions to meet business needs.
• Prepare timely reports for distribution to internal customers; maintain accurate records and files.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

• Maintain thorough knowledge of mill process and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of company product, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of managerial and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software packages.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively implement change.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and lead teams.

Education/Experience

• Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field
• Bachelors’ degree preferred
• 5+ years’ demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Plant environment.
• Some travel (10%)

At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your well-being, champion community impact, and strengthen connections that make everyone’s purpose feel seen, heard, and respected. We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.

CAREERS

We’re building CAREERS by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:

• Continued education assistance
• Professional development resources
• Clear career pathing and leadership
• advancement opportunities

CONNECTIONS

We’re building CONNECTIONS by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:

• A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
• Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
• Support for work–life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members

WELL-BEING

We’re building WELL-BEING by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:

• An award-winning safety program
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and
• bonus opportunities at all levels

PURPOSE

We’re building PURPOSE by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:

• Group volunteer opportunities
• Financial support for local charities and
• educational institutions
• Fostering future talent through school
• partnerships, career fairs, and community
• engagement initiatives

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters.

ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.