Located in Lakeland, FL
Pay: 20
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Job Title: Pallet Production Supervisor
Location: Lakeland, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Pallet Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive production efficiency, and ensure quality and safety standards are consistently met. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, the ability to manage teams, and a focus on maintaining accurate production flow in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily pallet production activities on the shop floor
- Distribute production sheets and provide clear instructions using standardized templates
- Meet with lift operators to coordinate material movement and workflow
- Ensure all jigs are properly set up, including correct material grade, sizing, and safety compliance
- Complete and enforce quality control (QC) checklists; verify setups are accurate from prior shifts
- Monitor product quality and address any defects immediately
- Train and retrain employees on proper stacking procedures and production standards
- Track production output and communicate performance and schedule expectations to employees
- Maintain accurate production reports, including productivity, overruns, scrap, and material usage
- Identify and document maintenance needs, cleanup requirements, and improvement projects
- Manage and track pallets requiring repair
- Ensure employees adhere to schedules, including timely return from breaks and lunches
- Delegate tasks effectively to meet daily production goals
- Communicate potential delays or issues to sales and shipping teams
- Review sales orders and assist with production scheduling
- Lead daily coordination efforts, including 11:00 AM inventory and production review meetings
- Coordinate end-of-day shutdown and ensure jigs are cleaned and prepared for the next shift
- Spend consistent time on the production floor to oversee operations and support the team
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy machinery
- Proficient in the use of nail guns and pallet assembly tools
- Strong understanding of pallet production processes, materials, and quality standards
- Ability to manage production schedules, reporting, and workflow efficiently
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside production staff
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience in pallet manufacturing or lumber-based production environments
- Familiarity with inventory tracking and production reporting systems
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and address equipment issues
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced industrial/manufacturing setting
- Requires standing, walking, and hands-on involvement throughout the shift
- Exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
Lakeland, FL
3441
1805 US Highway 98 South
Suite A&C
Lakeland, FL 33801
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