Production Supervisor

Company Overview: Great Plains Countertops, a division of Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.


• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and delegating the production of Stone and Laminate countertops, training and development of new and existing personnel, and developing and following through with a machine and tool maintenance program. Supervisor will maintain clean, safe production facilities to maximize safe and effective operations.

• Oversee daily production operations for stone and laminate countertop manufacturing to ensure jobs are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.


• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production with the design team, plant manager, and dispatch.


• Supervise stone countertop production including slab layouts, CNC programming and fabrication (multiple phases), hand-finishing, and staging for installation.


• Supervise laminate countertop production including material layout from shop or dealer drawings, substrate construction, laminate and edging application, hand-finishing, and staging for delivery.


• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules for CNC machine centers, water treatment systems, and CNC tooling to maximize tool life and minimize downtime.


• Monitor production efficiencies, safety compliance, and quality control standards.


• Provide daily work direction, training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees.


• Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  
  
  


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  Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

  
  


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  Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  
  


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  Frequently required to walk to and from various areas within the facility.

  
  


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  In some cases, work schedules or work demands may require work to be done after normal work hours or over the weekend.

  
  


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  Occasional business travel is required.

  
  

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  Experience with CNC machining and countertop manufacturing; stone and laminate experience preferred.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, maintenance practices, and quality standards.

  
  


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  Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and supervise employees.

  
  


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  Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

  
  


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  Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  
  


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  Basic computer skills and familiarity with design and CNC-related software.

  
  

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  
  


• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD


• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD


• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Plan


• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs


• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.