Shift Superintendent

Jefferson Wells

Athens, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations, Performance Metrics, Production Systems, Production Volume, Safety/Work Safety, Team Building
LOCATION
Athens, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

Shift Superintendent – Manufacturing

Full-time leadership role in wood products manufacturing responsible for plant performance across safety, production, quality, cost, and team development. Requires strong hands-on leadership in a high-volume production environment.

Role

  • Lead daily plant operations across production, maintenance, and quality
  • Drive safety, throughput, yield, downtime, and cost performance
  • Lead and develop supervisors and frontline teams
  • Improve efficiency, OEE, and production flow
  • Oversee continuous improvement and process stability
  • Partner with maintenance on equipment reliability and uptime
  • Manage budgets and support cost control initiatives

Requirements & Details

  • 8–15+ years leadership experience in wood products or heavy manufacturing
  • Strong hands-on, floor-level leadership style
  • Experience leading large production and maintenance teams
  • Proven ability to drive KPIs and operational performance
  • Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred
  • Full-time role with full benefits
  • Long-term career growth opportunity in a stable manufacturing environment

About the Company

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Jefferson Wells