Production Supervisor

Hiring: Production Supervisor (Night Shift)
Location: Gurdon, AR

Our client, a leading wood products manufacturer, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join its leadership team and oversee hourly production operations in a fast-paced plywood manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong people leader who can drive safety, production, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while leading a night-shift team. The successful candidate will bring proven supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build accountability and develop employees in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop hourly production employees on assigned shift
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with plant policies and procedures
• Meet production, quality, and operational performance objectives
• Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable to performance expectations
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and support teams to minimize downtime
• Utilize production reporting systems and operational data to drive decision-making
• Support employee training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote employee engagement and foster a collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn and utilize production reporting and plant management systems
• Willingness to work a night-shift schedule and adapt to changing business needs
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline preferred
• Wood products, plywood, lumber, forestry products, or CMMS experience is a plus but not required