Custom Production Supervisor in Newark, New Jersey at Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp

The Custom (Production) Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production across the edge banding machines, dowel machine, skin application area, and sorting operations, ensuring smooth workflow, consistent quality, and production efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong mechanical and technical aptitude, the ability to understand and troubleshoot production equipment, and the skills to lead and support employees. The supervisor will work closely with the Department Manager, machine operators, and machine technician/maintenance team to keep production running effectively, with occasional flexibility to provide support beyond regular shift hours when needed.

Schedule: M-Th 7:30am-4:30pm, F 7:30am-12:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across two edge banding machines, the dowel machine, and the skin application area to meet production goals.
• Oversee sorting activities, ensuring materials and components are accurately separated and directed to the appropriate production areas.
• Lead, train, and support day shift employees, ensuring clear assignments, accountability, and consistent performance.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of department machinery, including machine functions, settings, adjustments, and common operating issues.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic machine problems, working with the machine technician/maintenance team when additional technical support is needed.
• Monitor production flow, address delays, and coordinate priorities to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Ensure products meet quality standards, identifying defects and correcting issues before they affect downstream operations.
• Enforce safety procedures, proper machine operation, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Communicate production updates, equipment concerns, and staffing needs to the Department Manager, including coordinating occasional overtime support for day shift production needs or night shift issues when necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, woodworking, cabinetry, or a similar production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with the ability to understand, learn, and troubleshoot industrial machinery.
• Willingness and ability to complete hands-on training to become knowledgeable in the department's edge banding and doweling equipment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, with the ability to guide employees, maintain accountability, and resolve day-to-day issues.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish, with strong verbal communication skills to clearly instruct, train, and supervise employees in both languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize mechanical or production issues and take appropriate action.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate employees and production priorities.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Flexibility to occasionally work beyond regular day shift hours, when available, to assist with production demands or provide technical and operational support to the night shift.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance