LEN MDR LEAD

Job Title: LEN MDR LEAD

Posting Start Date: 9/9/26

Division: Woodgrain Millwork

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location: Lenoir, NC

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturdays as needed.

Employment Type: Hourly Full Time

Summary: Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing and activities that occur within their assigned area of oversight. They ensure adherence to functional best practices and provide internal customer service so that Woodgrain Millwork goals and objectives may be achieved. They oversee: the safety and cleanliness of their area, material handling activities and personnel, compliance with all policies and procedures, and are accountable for their area/team performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion Safety.
• Collect daily, weekly, and monthly safety, quality control, production, attendance, and training data to forward to the appropriate department.
• Continual development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate waste and improve quality and employee performance.
• Must have ability to work well with a wide variety of individuals both internal and external to Woodgrain Millwork.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement projects.
• Manage employee attendance according to policy, in a standard and consistent manner.
• Ensure all production equipment is kept in good repair, unsafe equipment is removed from operation, and proper maintenance is completed when necessary.
• Offer support that empowers employees to take an active role in process and safety improvements.
• Provide direct reports with regular, objective, and constructive feedback and regarding performance and expectations.
• Keep the appropriate chain of command informed of the overall performance of direct reports, issues potentially requiring disciplinary action, and any potential need for staffing adjustments.
• Partner with Human Resources on all company policies, procedures, and employee relations situations.
• Computer literate with strong abilities to learn, optimize, and instruct others on software applications.
• Capable of safely and accurately operating production equipment.
• Obtain and remain current on certifications and training as required or assigned.
• Demonstrate by example Woodgrain values of Integrity, Safety, Servant Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Respect for people, and Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Improvement:

• 3 to 5 years of Supervisor experience/leadership in a production environment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Associates degree preferred .
• Proven positive leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills: written and verbal.
• Enjoy mentoring others and team building

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.