Manufacturing Operations Shipping Supervisor

Description Position at Hood Lumber

Responsibilities

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Shipping Supervisor to join our Bogalusa, Louisiana lumber facility, which employes approximately 145 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and safe shipment of lumber products while leading a team of shipping personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily shipping operations, including loading, staging, and dispatch of lumber products.
• Coordinate with production, inventory, and transportation teams to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Lead, coach, and develop the shipping team through training, mentoring, and performance management to meet safety, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and open communication across all team members.
• Resolve operating, scheduling, and shipping issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas meet operational, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accurate finished lumber inventory, including product tagging, discrepancy resolution, and timely adjustments.
• Coordinate railcar logistics, including loading, invoicing, and communication to minimize delays and costs.
• Maintain organized yard and warehouse areas.
• Coordinate forklift certification, cross-training, and recertification programs across departments.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of shipping experience in manufacturing, preferably in a wood products environment.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed to support mill operations.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
  
  

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Additional Information: Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer