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Production Supervisor

Manthei Wood Products
Petoskey, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
The Opportunity


Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for manufacturing and an eye for quality? Join our team as a Production Supervisor at Manthei Wood Products, where we specialize in crafting premium hardwood veneer and plywood.


We are an energetic, results-oriented, fun-loving, collaborative, humble, and passionate group of people that enjoy making a difference within the hardwood veneer and plywood industry. We have a hardwood face veneer division, a hardwood plywood division, a plain slice division, and a specialty plywood division. Growth is upon us and we are seeking a Production Supervisor.


The Production Supervisor executes the production plan and supervises the team members through the shift. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the overall productivity and quality of the veneer and will oversee multiple activities simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be mechanical, possess experience in lean manufacturing principles and have a proven track record in problem-solving disciplines.


This is a full-time, year-round job with great benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, matching 401(k), partial paid family leave, access to an on site licensed professional counselor, adoption/foster care and educational reimbursement options and more!


This is a 1st shift position with hours approximately 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead personnel in meeting daily, weekly and monthly production targets; scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; resolving problems; and reporting results to management.

Understanding of the production schedule and implementation, and employee hours.

Responsible for communicating daily and weekly goals to your team members as well as overall company goals and objectives.

Make judgment calls when the department or production manager is unavailable regarding troubleshooting personnel, production and machine issues .

Fill-in for co-workers when needed.

Ensure the safety of all personnel by implementing and enforcing all company safety policies.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Organize tools, and materials and keep work areas free of clutter.

Maintain tools and equipment through proper storage, training, maintenance, and usage.

Understand, follow, and enforce employee conduct guidelines established in the employee handbook.

Answer personnel questions and/or obtain clarification of handbook content through Management or Human Resources.

Maintain communication between management and team members to ensure that necessary policies are understood and followed.

Exhibit and demonstrate the company’s leadership values of humility, initiative, and discernment.

Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the company as needs change

Coaching Responsibilities

Provide positive leadership by demonstrating proper examples of enthusiasm, being safety-minded, focused on quality conscientiousness, and having a strong, productive work ethic.

Train staff on safe, correct, and productive job performance skills and habits.

Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures.

Provide and document corrective instructions or actions as warranted or instructed.

Assist management with personnel related documentation as instructed:

New Hire Training Documents

Performance and Coaching Action Reviews

Reports of injury

Personnel Record Changes

Time Recording



Other Skills, Abilities, Licenses or Certifications

Current Driver's license and ability to obtain forklift license with in house training certification.
Experience operating an excavator and/or front end loader preferred but not required.

Education and Experience

Business related degree and 3-5 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing setting; wood industry preferred

Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques

LEAN manufacturing background preferred

Well-versed in relevant software (ie. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Netsuite or another ERP system and other company utilized software and/or technology platforms)

Attributes

Strong attention to detail

Possesses problem-solving abilities

Works well on a team, and knows how to pitch in when things need to get done; takes and gives feedback to improve team dynamics

Project management – must be highly organized and comfortable with strict deadlines and high-pressure situations

Strong leadership skills

Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Never cuts corners regarding safety; uses and maintains equipment properly and immediately rectifies any unsafe conditions


To learn more about our company and check out the products we make, visit www.mantheiwoodproducts.com

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