Production Supervisor for Wood Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations in a wood manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. This role requires leadership, hands-on supervision, and strong knowledge of woodworking processes, machinery, and production scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production staff on the shop floor.
• Plan and allocate tasks to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Oversee the operation of woodworking machines (e.g., CNC routers, saws, planers, edgebanders).
• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly followed.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production workers.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and report major problems to maintenance or engineering teams.
• Monitor raw material usage and report inventory needs.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and time to minimize waste.
• Maintain production records and prepare reports on output, efficiency, and downtime.
• Collaborate with quality control and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

Key Skills & Competencies: Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of wood types, furniture/cabinet production processes, and joinery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and production plans.
• Familiarity with woodworking machinery, tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of CNC programming (a plus).

Leadership & Management:

• Team supervision and people management skills.
• Ability to motivate and discipline staff effectively.
• Conflict resolution and performance evaluation capabilities.

Organizational Skills:

• Strong planning and time management.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
• Accurate record-keeping and report preparation.

Quality & Safety:

• Strong focus on quality assurance and control.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to coordinate with management, suppliers, and internal departments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or technical certification in woodworking or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in wood manufacturing, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Vocational training in carpentry or wood technology (preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How soon you can join?
• How much is your salary expectation?