Wood Processing Shift Supervisor - Lead Operations & Safety

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 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.