Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Production Supervisor - Panel Processing & Assembly

Location: Covington, GA area

About the Opportunity

A growing custom manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor - Panel Processing to lead daily operations within a fast-paced production environment. This position oversees panel cutting, edgebanding, CNC machining, drilling, and material flow activities while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in cabinet, millwork, woodworking, furniture, or panel processing operations who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and driving production performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations within the panel processing department
• Supervise production employees and machine operators
• Assign workloads and staffing based on production schedules and demand
• Oversee beam saw, edgebander, CNC router, drilling, and boring operations
• Monitor workflow to ensure timely completion of work orders and production schedules
• Maintain quality standards for cut accuracy, edgebanding, machining, and finished panels
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues while coordinating maintenance activities
• Train employees on safety procedures, machine operation, and quality expectations
• Track production KPIs including output, downtime, scrap, and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement and 5S workplace organization initiatives
• Manage material flow and inventory requirements within the department
• Partner with production, scheduling, design, and shipping teams to meet customer commitments
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and employee development
  

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience within cabinet manufacturing, millwork, wood products, furniture manufacturing, or a related production environment
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred
• Experience working with panel processing equipment such as:
• • Beam Saws
  • Edgebanders
  • CNC Routers
  • Point-to-Point Machines
  • Drilling/Boring Equipment
• Ability to read production schedules, blueprints, cut lists, and work orders
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and production software systems
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on operations
• Hands-on production environment
• Collaborative team culture
• Career advancement potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits package