Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Learn more about Stella-Jones: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

About Our Cordele, Georgia Plant

Our manufacturing site in Cordele specializes in the production of high-quality utility pole. The local team is made up of 50 dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about Cordele’s products (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/utility-poles

Position Overview:

The Production Supervisor at Stella-Jones is responsible for leading and developing production teams while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and team-level problem solving, using data and systems to drive performance. By focusing on coaching, resource allocation, and process optimization, the Supervisor plays a key role in strengthening daily operations and supporting a culture of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable (LMA):

• Direct and supervise production leads and workers, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.


• Hold team members accountable for meeting production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements.


• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to develop team capabilities and performance.

Manage Day-to-Day Production Operations:

• Execute production plans and ensure daily targets are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.


• Allocate labor and equipment resources to optimize material flow and minimize downtime.


• Ensure accurate time, production, and inventory records are maintained and reported.

Drive Quality & Process Improvement:

• Ensure quality control inspections align with internal standards and customer specifications.


• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve processes and outputs.


• Monitor environmental and safety compliance, ensuring all procedures are consistently followed.

Employee Development & Performance:

• Provide hands-on training for new hires and cross-training for existing staff.


• Conduct performance evaluations, guide improvement plans, and manage disciplinary processes.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts in collaboration with HR.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment required


• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment highlypreferred


• Wood products industry experience preferred


• Ability to lead change by engaging front-line teams and supporting improvements to operations, culture, and team practices.


• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Note:Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Several company-paid benefits including:


• Dental and Vision coverage


• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies


• Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Access to a robust employee assistance program


• Competitive compensation


• Annual bonus program opportunity


• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)


• Career advancement opportunities


• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled