Wood Shop Supervisor

Wood Shop Supervisor

EMI Acquisition Company Inc. (dba: EMI Industries) creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation's premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, EMI Industries is a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company's American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, aim to help businesses stand out in a competitive market. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 19 facilities throughout North America, LSI provides top-quality solutions for its clients. LSI's management team is focused on continued profitable growth.

We are looking for a Wood Shop Supervisor to support our team at our location in Cranston, RI.

Position Overview:

The Wood Shop Supervisor leads daily production operations in the wood shop at EMI Industries, a division of LSI Industries, located in Cranston, RI. This role is responsible for supervising the wood shop team, overseeing the fabrication and assembly of custom millwork and wood fixture components, maintaining quality and safety standards, coordinating workflow with other production departments, and supporting overall manufacturing and delivery goals in a custom millwork, metal fabrication, refrigeration, and store fixtures environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the wood shop team by assigning tasks, providing supervision, technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure high productivity, quality, safety, and morale.
• Ensure employees observe and comply with OSHA standards, company safety regulations, and all applicable workplace safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the wood shop environment.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize daily work orders to meet production deadlines and customer delivery requirements in coordination with the Plant Manager and Customer Service team.
• Oversee the fabrication, milling, shaping, assembly, and finishing of custom millwork, cabinetry, wood fixtures, and store displays in accordance with engineering drawings, shop tickets, and quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and ensure proper maintenance and safe use of wood shop machinery and equipment, including table saws, routers, CNC routers, shapers, sanders, and finishing equipment.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Plant Manager or Operations leadership.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of wood materials, hardware, adhesives, and shop supplies; communicate material needs to procurement and management to prevent production delays.
• Inspect finished products for quality, dimensional accuracy, and cosmetic standards; identify and resolve defects or non-conformances before products are moved to shipping or the next production stage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by enforcing 5S standards, housekeeping practices, and dust collection procedures.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors, production planners, and engineering to resolve workflow issues and support on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Display a sense of urgency in completing tasks, assist in developing solutions to operational problems, and assure the quality of work meets company standards and specifications.
• Maintain good attendance and promote a positive, safety-first culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or vocational training in woodworking, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 35 years of experience in a wood shop, millwork, cabinetry, or custom fixture manufacturing environment, with at least 12 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wood shop machinery, tools, and processes, including CNC router operation, milling, assembly, and finishing techniques.
• Proven leadership and human relations skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations related to measurements, material quantities, and production metrics.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with custom retail store fixtures, millwork, or architectural woodworking in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems for tracking work orders and inventory preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Perform other duties as required to support business needs.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary training in woodworking or manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of 35 years of wood shop or millwork manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with retail store fixtures, millwork, food service equipment, or custom manufacturing is considered an asset.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC:

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.