{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"75ee10cccc84d4e85ebebf82","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75ee10cccc84d4e85ebebf82","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75ee10cccc84d4e85ebebf82","title":"Production Leader - Panel Processing","description":"Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.\n\nSauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.\n\nSCHEDULE: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Production Leader will assist in overseeing daily production activities at Sauder Manufacturing Company, ensuring that operations align with safety and quality standards. This role involves monitoring team performance, providing basic guidance, and facilitating communication among team members. The leader will support a positive work environment and contribute to process improvements while embodying the company’s core values. They will also participate in training initiatives to help employees understand production processes and safety protocols.\n\nLead and engage production team members to achieve safety, quality, daily production goals and on-time delivery\nDevelop daily work schedules for the team and make decisions regarding the flow of products within the department\nWill release work orders in I-schedule\nAwareness of MOD workorders and ability to oversee their effective implementation\nTrain new team members and coach team members in production and processes as needed, including cross training of current employees\nEnsure safety protocols and procedures to maintaining a safe working environment and assisting and/or leading safety investigations as needed\nWill work with Manufacturing Manager to make calls on quality of product\nEmployee performance review and merit increase process\nAssist in managing disciplinary matters and provide coaching to employees to support their development and performance improvement\nDaily tracking of time and attendance\nParticipating in interviewing and selection process for candidates\nFacilitate department meetings\nA working knowledge of the following lean tools: A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, 5-S, Visual Management, 8 Wastes, 5 Why, PDCA, etc.\nWork with Production Supervisor to ensure up to date and accurate SOPs\nAssist in identify areas for process improvement, participate in continuous improvement activities and assist in implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste and lower costs\nEnsure effective communication with department managers, team members, and support personnel about issues impacting production, quality, safety, and more\nPosition Requirements:\n\nAbility to maintain confidentiality\nExhibit decision-making skills by being open to taking calculated risks and accepting responsibility for the outcomes.\nStrong communication skills both verbal and written\nMust be detail oriented\nDemonstrate problem solving skills\nEnsures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) Woodworking craft skills, Lock out/Tag out\nAbility to read and understand blueprints and/or load configurations\nWillingness and ability to contact outside customers and vendors if needed\nWillingness to training employees\nComputer proficiency - Access, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.\nExperience with integrated ERP business systems (HFA-Friedman preferred).\nRegular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 40 lbs.\nAble to use handheld power tools with accuracy and precision\nExperience and Knowledge Required:\n\n3-5 years’ related work experience with key responsibilities\nHigh school diploma or GED required\nPrevious Manufacturing Experience preferred\nPrevious Leadership Experience required\nKey Attributes Required:\n\nA self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 8 hours at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.\n\nBenefits for manufacturing associate:\n\nMedical, prescription, dental for one premium\nVision\nCompany contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP\n10 paid holidays per year\n3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual\n401(k) match and profit sharing plan\nDisability coverage\nLife insurance\nPay for performance increases\nTuition reimbursement\nAdvancement opportunity\nSauder Village membership\nEmployee referral bonus\nAnd a sweet furniture discount!\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran","company":"Sauder Manufacturing","rawCompany":"sauder manufacturing","city":"Archbold","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:57:46.990Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"51-2092.00","title":"Team Assemblers","slug":"team-assemblers"}],"industries":[{"code":"337127","title":"Institutional Furniture Manufacturing","slug":"institutional-furniture-manufacturing"},{"code":"337122","title":"Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing","slug":"nonupholstered-wood-household-furniture-manufacturing"},{"code":"337211","title":"Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing","slug":"wood-office-furniture-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Production Leader - Panel Processing","description":"Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.\n\nSauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.\n\nSCHEDULE: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Production Leader will assist in overseeing daily production activities at Sauder Manufacturing Company, ensuring that operations align with safety and quality standards. This role involves monitoring team performance, providing basic guidance, and facilitating communication among team members. The leader will support a positive work environment and contribute to process improvements while embodying the company’s core values. They will also participate in training initiatives to help employees understand production processes and safety protocols.\n\nLead and engage production team members to achieve safety, quality, daily production goals and on-time delivery\nDevelop daily work schedules for the team and make decisions regarding the flow of products within the department\nWill release work orders in I-schedule\nAwareness of MOD workorders and ability to oversee their effective implementation\nTrain new team members and coach team members in production and processes as needed, including cross training of current employees\nEnsure safety protocols and procedures to maintaining a safe working environment and assisting and/or leading safety investigations as needed\nWill work with Manufacturing Manager to make calls on quality of product\nEmployee performance review and merit increase process\nAssist in managing disciplinary matters and provide coaching to employees to support their development and performance improvement\nDaily tracking of time and attendance\nParticipating in interviewing and selection process for candidates\nFacilitate department meetings\nA working knowledge of the following lean tools: A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, 5-S, Visual Management, 8 Wastes, 5 Why, PDCA, etc.\nWork with Production Supervisor to ensure up to date and accurate SOPs\nAssist in identify areas for process improvement, participate in continuous improvement activities and assist in implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste and lower costs\nEnsure effective communication with department managers, team members, and support personnel about issues impacting production, quality, safety, and more\nPosition Requirements:\n\nAbility to maintain confidentiality\nExhibit decision-making skills by being open to taking calculated risks and accepting responsibility for the outcomes.\nStrong communication skills both verbal and written\nMust be detail oriented\nDemonstrate problem solving skills\nEnsures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) Woodworking craft skills, Lock out/Tag out\nAbility to read and understand blueprints and/or load configurations\nWillingness and ability to contact outside customers and vendors if needed\nWillingness to training employees\nComputer proficiency - Access, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.\nExperience with integrated ERP business systems (HFA-Friedman preferred).\nRegular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 40 lbs.\nAble to use handheld power tools with accuracy and precision\nExperience and Knowledge Required:\n\n3-5 years’ related work experience with key responsibilities\nHigh school diploma or GED required\nPrevious Manufacturing Experience preferred\nPrevious Leadership Experience required\nKey Attributes Required:\n\nA self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 8 hours at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.\n\nBenefits for manufacturing associate:\n\nMedical, prescription, dental for one premium\nVision\nCompany contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP\n10 paid holidays per year\n3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual\n401(k) match and profit sharing plan\nDisability coverage\nLife insurance\nPay for performance increases\nTuition reimbursement\nAdvancement opportunity\nSauder Village membership\nEmployee referral bonus\nAnd a sweet furniture discount!\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran","datePosted":"2026-08-06T16:57:46.990Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T16:57:46.990Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sauder Manufacturing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Archbold","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"75ee10cccc84d4e85ebebf82"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75ee10cccc84d4e85ebebf82"}}