JOB DETAILS

Supervisor - manufacturing

CompanySouthwest Forest Products
LocationPhoenix
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Southwest Forest Products, Inc. was founded in 1984 and today is a fully-integrated industrial lumber manufacturer producing timbers, cut stock and new pallets utilizing fiber from its forest-thinning activities through contracts with the US Forest Service. The company also operates a used pallet repair program and offers bulk and bagged mulch.
About the Role

Assembly Supervisor

 

Job Summary and Key Objectives

 

In search for a high-energy, hands-on Assembly Supervisor to direct & supervise our Viking Assembly Machine operations.  Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day activity of the Assembly Machine operations and staffing for efficiency of manpower, machinery, and maximizing out-put production. The position will report to the General Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

 

  • Supervises safety, quality, employee relations, visual controls and assembly performance measures.
  • Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
  • Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
  • Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
  • Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
  • Determines operations headcount needs and ensures compliance with company policy.
  • Provides direction, development and leadership to production assembly employees.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualification and Education

 

  • Five years’ experience in a Production Supervisor manufacturing environment.
  • Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
  • Bi-lingual a plus (English & Spanish)
  • Computer skills: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook

 

 

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

 

Important Notes

For consideration, please fax your letter of interest and resume to: 602-730-8187 or Email letter of interest and resume to luiss@southwestforestproducts.com

Key Skills
Manufacturing supervisionProcess improvementSafety complianceQuality controlEmployee relationsProduction schedulingInventory managementLeadershipCoachingTrainingProblem resolutionCost controlWaste reductionMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineeringLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for directing daily assembly machine operations, managing staffing, and ensuring production efficiency. They also oversee safety, quality, employee relations, and material requirements to meet company performance standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$50,000 - $70,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
70
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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