Production Supervisor
By The Yard Inc · Jordan, MN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at By The Yard Inc (industrial) in Jordan, MN. Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $70k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 28 production supervisor openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$90k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 96%
- Lean 46%
- 5S 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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qualifications
Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Company paid Life insurance and Long-term disability, Short-term disability insurance, 401k with company match, Profit sharing, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Paid Time Off
Family-owned and operated since 1995, By the Yard proudly manufactures maintenance-free outdoor furniture and accessories for families and businesses throughout the United States. From the factory to the showroom, we infuse our operations with eco-consciousness. Our furniture has been made from recycled milk jugs since day one, and we continue to focus on green initiatives to build better furniture and a better future. Check us out!
Under the direction of the Plant Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor ensures the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Management
responsibilities
include planning, assigning, and directing work; creating a respectful work environment; coaching, training, and motivating employees; rewarding and disciplining employees; assessing performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; developing staff to meet the current and future needs of the department and the company; challenging others to develop as leaders, while serving as a role model and mentor; hiring staff with management direction.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations.
- ◆Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, ensuring the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- ◆Fill in for production where needed (subassembly, CNC, drilling, cutting, etc.)
- ◆May design and build custom orders and do repairs.
- ◆Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
- ◆Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
- ◆Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
- ◆Act as a resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work issues and assist workers in solving work problems.
- ◆Maintain departmental supplies, tools, and order, as necessary.
- ◆Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, such as timecards, quality records, etc.
- ◆Participate in production and management meetings, as scheduled.
- ◆Collaborate with other departments on various assignments, as necessary.
- ◆Perform other duties and
responsibilities
as requested or required.
While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and team members will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with By the Yard.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
- ✓Minimum of three years relevant manufacturing experience (machine shop preferred) with 5+ years of supervisory experience or 6+ years' experience at By the Yard.
- ✓Accomplished leader who builds, motivates and is part of a collaborative team.
- ✓Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding production objectives.
- ✓Exceptional customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The mental and physical
requirements
described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Description
Reports to: Plant Operations Manager
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm (overtime required in spring/summer)
