Bilingual Production Supervisor
Steves & Sons, Inc. | Lebanon, Tennessee Schedule: First shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
About Steves & Sons
Founded in 1866, Steves & Sons is a family-owned manufacturer of quality doors and door systems. Our continued success is built on craftsmanship, innovation, customer satisfaction, and the people who contribute to our manufacturing operations every day.
Position Summary
Steves & Sons is seeking an experienced Bilingual Production Supervisor to provide hands-on leadership at our Lebanon manufacturing facility.
This position is responsible for directing daily production activities, supervising and developing employees, operating and overseeing manufacturing equipment, and consistently achieving safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
The successful candidate will maintain a strong presence on the production floor, communicate effectively in English and Spanish, resolve operational problems, and promote accountability and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise, coach, and support production employees while maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• Assign work, communicate priorities, and coordinate staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow to meet production goals.
• Communicate work instructions, company policies, safety requirements, and performance expectations in English and Spanish.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
• Operate and oversee heavy manufacturing machinery in accordance with training, authorization, and safety procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to address operational problems.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training before operating machinery or performing assigned tasks.
• Support CNC equipment operations, setup, troubleshooting, and related production processes.
• Monitor product quality and ensure materials and finished products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Investigate production, quality, and equipment problems and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct safety discussions, and promptly address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Complete production reports and maintain accurate records of output, downtime, quality concerns, and employee performance.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and 5S principles to improve safety, organization, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and plant leadership to resolve operational and employee concerns.
• Provide feedback, training, and development opportunities to strengthen employee performance and prepare future team leaders.
• Support other production areas and perform related duties as operational needs require.
Qualifications
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• At least two years of production leadership, team-lead, or supervisory experience is required.
• At least six years of manufacturing or production experience is preferred.
• Strong hands-on manufacturing background, including experience operating or supervising heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, maintain accountability, and resolve workplace and production issues.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and production-reporting systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing production needs.
• CNC machine operation, setup, troubleshooting, or programming knowledge is a plus.
• Millwork, door manufacturing, woodworking, or building-products experience is preferred but not required.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, or related continuous-improvement experience is preferred.
What We Offer
At Steves & Sons, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. Join a team that values hard work, rewards performance, and invests in your success. At Steves & Sons, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career
Health & Wellness
• Medical coverage with multiple plan options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Telehealth and virtual care services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical transportation coverage
• Wellness resources and healthcare support
Career Growth & Development
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Ongoing learning and skill development
• The chance to build a long-term career with a growing organization
Financial Security
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection plans
Retirement Planning
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options
• Generous company match to help you save for the future
Time Off & Additional Perks
• 40 hours of vacation after 90 days of employment
• Paid company holidays
• DailyPay access for paycheck flexibility
• Employee discount marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Employee recognition and service award programs
Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.
Essential Functions and Physical Requirements
The ability to safely perform material handling and product positioning requirements, including overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, maneuvering, and positioning production materials, tools, and components, is an essential function of this position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Safety-Sensitive Position Designation
This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to regular exposure to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, overhead lifting devices, material handling operations, and active manufacturing processes. Employees must maintain sufficient mobility, balance, coordination, situational awareness, judgment, visual attention, and reaction time to safely perform assigned duties and respond appropriately to workplace hazards, alarms, emergency situations, and changing production conditions.
Essential Safety and Physical Functions
To perform the essential functions of this position safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to:
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout shifts of up to 12 hours in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain awareness of moving equipment, co-workers, and workplace hazards.
• Safely navigate production areas while carrying materials and finished products.
• Safely perform overhead lifting, reaching, and product positioning activities.
• Frequently ascend and descend stairs, ladders (where applicable), and elevated work platforms while maintaining balance and carrying tools, materials, or products as required by the position.
• Recognize and respond promptly to audible and visual alarms, warnings, and emergency notifications.
• Maintain balance and stability while handling materials and operating around production equipment.
• Safely enter, exit, and evacuate work areas during emergency situations.
• Consistently comply with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing work rules.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an active manufacturing facility around moving machinery and production equipment. Conditions may include dust, high noise levels, elevated temperatures, and limited climate control. Required personal protective equipment must be worn during applicable work activities.
ADA Compliance Statement
The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and in a manner that does not create a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
How to Apply
If you are a bilingual, hands-on production leader with a commitment to safety, quality, and employee development, we invite you to submit your application and résumé.
Lead a team. Develop people. Build your future with Steves & Sons.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Steves & Sons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law