Manufacturing Area Superintendent

Company: Hood Industries
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Position at Hood Lumber Do you enjoy working in a wood products manufacturing environment? Do you like supervising parts of a manufacturing process? Do you want to join a team of professionals? If you are a high performing professional that will safely oversee manufacturing operations for a lumber mill, our role as a Manufacturing Area Superintendent position at our Waynesboro, MS plant is right for you. Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States. The Manufacturing Area Superintendent ensures that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently resulting in products being made to specification, within budget, and delivered on time. This requires a highly organized leader with excellent motivation and communication skills to direct all team members. The Superintendent must thrive under pressure to meet deadlines and exceed quality, safety, and cost standards in an effective manner. Key Responsibilities: Accountable for the day-to-day achievement of Safety, Production, Quality, Cost standards and analyzes performance of their area to budget, identifying and implementing improvement action plans for areas with negative variance. Plan, organize and communicate production schedules. Oversee all production processes in the Department. Identify, organize, and execute relevant training / coaching opportunities. Follow and enforce all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices including ensuring that health and safety regulations are met and reported. Determine quality control standards and ensure they are followed. Coordinate and organize the repair and routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance required for operational production equipment. Assist in taking physical inventories in accordance with corporate procedures. Active participant in the development and implementation of the Capital Plan. Requirements: Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior wood products experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc Excellent project management skills Detail, results-oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills Clear understanding of manufactured products, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety. Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulation Education/Experience: Associate degree required or bachelor’s degree preferred, experience may be used in place of a degree. Previous manufacturing experience required. Prior wood products experience preferred. 3-5 years supervisory experience 5-10 years of experience in lumber operations with experience preferred Salary Range: $86,000 - $104,000 Additional Information: Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, 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 the 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

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