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Production Supervisor

Green Humanity Recruitment, Jackman, ME, United States


Production Supervisor – Sawmill Operations
Are you a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in fast‑paced industrial environments? Do you know how to lead teams, drive production, improve safety performance, and build accountability on the floor?

A respected and growing lumber operation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily sawmill operations and lead supervisors and production teams toward best‑in‑class performance. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager, with strong visibility and opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Safety Leadership First

Champion a strong safety culture across all departments

Ensure OSHA compliance, accident prevention, and safe work practices

Drive 100% training compliance (LOTO, Fall Protection, JSA, PPE, etc.)

Identify and remediate safety risks proactively

Oversee all phases of sawmill production:

Log Receiving | Breakdown | Sawing | Edging | Trimming | Sorting | Stacking

Ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and with quality output

Monitor workflow and adjust resources to optimize throughput

Lead initiatives focused on productivity, recovery, cost reduction, and OEE

Establish measurable KPIs and track progress

Engage teams in improvement ideas and ownership

Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and crews

Hold daily production and safety meetings

Build a culture of accountability, communication, and performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Maintenance and Plant Leadership to maximize uptime and mill results

What We’re Looking For:

3+ years of proven leadership success in a production or operations lead role

Experience in sawmills, wood products, lumber, forestry, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred

Strong leadership presence and decision‑making ability

Knowledge of computerized production/reporting systems

Strong communication and team development skills

Solid analytical mindset with continuous improvement focus

Warm conditions / non‑air conditioned mill areas

Sawdust / active manufacturing atmosphere

Why This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who wants real influence, visibility, and the chance to help shape mill performance with a stable and growth‑focused employer.

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