Production Supervisor - Lead Our Wood, Laminating & Upholstery Team
Production Supervisor - Lead Our Wood, Laminating & Upholstery Team
plymoldMedford, MN
yesterday
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture ManufacturingCustom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork ManufacturingWood Office Furniture Manufacturing
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Job Summary
The Production Supervisor – Upholstery, Wood, Laminating & Case Goods is responsible for leading daily operations across multiple production areas including wood fabrication, laminating, upholstery, and final case goods assembly. This role ensures production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality while supporting employee-owners and reinforcing a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
About our Organization
Plymold is a 100% Employee-Owned Company. We specialize in metal frame furniture and fixtures for demanding environments.
We value caring relationships. We forge caring relationships with each other, with our business partners, and the communities we work in.
We are dedicated to delivering on the commitments we make to each other, our customers, and our partners.
We ingeniously solve problems by developing creative solutions to business and manufacturing challenges.
We require quality in everything we do. Quality means performing to agreed-upon specifications each and every time.
P roduction & Operations
Supervise daily operations across wood shop, laminating, upholstery, and case goods assembly
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery requirements are met
Monitor work orders, material flow, and bottlenecks
Partner with Production Control/Scheduler to prioritize work
Drive productivity improvements and reduce downtime
Support capacity balancing between component production and final assembly
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop team members
Provide clear expectations and accountability
Conduct performance feedback and coaching
Support training and cross-training (including flex operators)
Foster a positive and team-oriented work environment
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Ensure adherence to quality standards
Identify and address root causes of defects
Support lean manufacturing initiatives
Promote standard work and continuous improvement
Safety & Compliance Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. Enforce safety policies and procedures
Ensure proper use of PPE
Partner with Safety to address hazards
Maintain OSHA and company compliance
Communication & Coordination
Communicate daily priorities and updates
Collaborate with other departments
Escalate risks through At-Risk Reporting
Maintain accurate production and labor reporting
Qualifications:
Required
3–5+ years of manufacturing experience in wood, upholstery, laminating, or case goods production
Supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production flow and assembly processes
Ability to lead teams, prioritize work and drive results
Qualifications:
Preferred
Experience in custom millwork or case goods manufacturing
Knowledge of laminating processes (HPL, TFL, adhesives)
Upholstery experience (cut/sew, foam, fabric application)
Experience with lean manufacturing principles
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor/Kinetic preferred)
Bilingual is a plus
Key Competencies:
Leadership and accountability
Problem-solving and decision-making
Communication and teamwork
Time management and prioritization
Continuous improvement mindset
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Occasional lifting to 50 pounds.
Full use of arms and hands for operational activities.
Ability to communicate and maintain safety awareness.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in both office and manufacturing settings with exposure to dust, noise, temperature fluctuations, and equipment. Required PPE must be worn on the production floor. xsgimln
Travel:
Infrequent travel to satellite facilities, vendor locations, customer sites, and industry partners may be required.
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Level
Manager
Location
Medford, MN
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Industry
Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday