Production Supervisor – Sawmill Operations
Maine | Full-Time | Exempt
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:
- 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
- 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
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Work Environment:
- Indoor / outdoor industrial setting
- Loud production environment
- 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.