Production Supervisor in Riverside

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 (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

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

Company DescriptionConnect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.

Our team talks with you about your experience, skills, and shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.Company DescriptionConnect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.\r\n\r\nOur team talks with you about your experience, skills, and shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.