Production Supervisor / Foreman (Lumber Yard)

Connect Staffing is hiring a Production Supervisor for an outdoor lumber mill and yard operation in Riverside, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $27.60/hr, working Monday through Friday with overtime available up to 4:30pm and Saturdays. In this role, you will lead a production crew across multiple yard departments — keeping people on task, managing daily output, and ensuring operations run smoothly in an outdoor environment. This is a hands-on supervisory role where you're expected to be present on the floor with your crew every shift.

Pay: $27.60/hr

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm; overtime available until 4:30pm; Saturdays 8 hours

Location: Riverside, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English and Spanish

Work Environment: Outdoor Yard / Lumber Mill

Responsibilities

• Supervise a production crew across multiple outdoor yard departments, monitoring breaks, lunches, and daily productivity.
• Input daily and weekly production data into the Daily Production Summary Report and Weekly Recap Report; email summaries to the management team every Friday.
• Oversee cross-training using the Interdepartmental Proficiency Log and coordinate onboarding for new associates.
• Take corrective action with crew members as needed, including verbal and written warnings, and report associate issues — injuries, behavior, timeclock problems — to management promptly.
• Ensure facility signage, inspection sheets, deployment sheets, and safety documentation (LOTO, SDS/MSDS, Right to Know Wall) are current, legible, and accessible.
• Maintain supply levels for daily operations (banding, ink, ice, water, etc.) and keep the work area organized and clean.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading a production crew in a manufacturing, yard, mill, or industrial environment.
• 1+ year of experience administering formal corrective actions (verbal warnings, written warnings) in a supervisory role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Teams for reporting and internal communication.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a lumber yard, outdoor production yard, or building materials operation.
• Familiarity with production tracking apps or mobile operational tools (such as Manage RV App or Shipping App).
• Experience implementing or updating SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and JSAs (Job Safety Analyses).
• Background in crew training, mentorship, or acting as a lead trainer or training supervisor.
• Experience serving as a Safety Officer or managing safety compliance on a production floor.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English — both written and verbal — for reporting, email, and crew communication.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Production Supervisor, Yard Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Crew Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Production Lead, Line Supervisor, Floor Supervisor, Team Lead.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in an outdoor yard environment.
• Work boots required (employee-provided).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), bonus eligibility, and union benefits.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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