What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Working Supervisor position at Hamel Forrest Products?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bilingual Working Supervisor to lead and manage daily operations within our lumber mill facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities in multiple languages, and hands-on experience supervising production teams in an industrial environment. This role involves overseeing curing, cutting, and stacking lumber while ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
Duties
- Supervise/execute daily lumber mill operations, including curing, cutting, stacking, and material flow
- Lead, motivate, and manage production employees to meet output, safety, and quality goals
- Conduct employee orientation, on-the-job training, and ongoing development
- Assist with hiring processes including interviewing and onboarding qualified candidates
- Coordinate shift schedules and workforce coverage to maintain operational efficiency
- Monitor production output, workflow, and inventory of finished lumber
- Ensure proper handling, stacking, and storage of lumber products
- Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards
- Communicate production expectations clearly to bilingual crews
- Act as a working supervisor, assisting in operations as needed
- Report production data, staffing needs, and operational issues to management
Requirements
- Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing, or industrial production environment
- Bilingual proficiency (English required; Spanish required)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience training and supervising hourly production employees
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices in an industrial setting
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Prior working supervisor or lead experience preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Language:
- English/Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Custer, WI 54423 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18