Job Description:Position SummaryThe Superintendent is responsible for leading manufacturing operations within the Door Plant, Millroom, and Framing departments to meet production schedules while ensuring quality products are produced in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This position provides leadership and direction to departmental supervisors and team members, driving operational excellence, workforce development, continuous improvement, and safety compliance.
Responsibilities- Lead daily operations of the Door Plant, Millroom, and Framing departments to achieve safety, quality, production, and delivery goals.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to departmental supervisors to drive performance, accountability, and employee development.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining efficiency, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Monitor staffing, workflow, and production performance to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Promote and enforce company safety policies and ensure employees are properly trained for their assigned work.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
- Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions to reduce defects, rework, and waste.
- Manage departmental performance to achieve budget, labor, and operational targets.
- Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and departmental documentation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee engagement.
- Foster a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organization, and workplace efficiency.
- Support workforce planning, cross-training, succession planning, and staffing needs.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume production environment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors, teams, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to drive results while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and employee development.
- Experience managing multiple departments, processes, or production areas preferred.
- Ability to analyze production data and make sound business decisions.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Success Measures- Safety performance and compliance
- Production attainment and schedule adherence
- Quality results and defect reduction
- Labor efficiency and cost management
- Employee engagement and retention
- Continuous improvement implementation
- Training and workforce development
- Departmental housekeeping and organization
Compensation Range: $74,600.00-117,260.00
*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors
