Teams at States Industries, LLC

Performs hands-on production work across hardwood plywood manufacturing areas such as putty, dryers, presses, sanding, warehouse, and prefinish. Follows safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures, reads production materials, maintains housekeeping, supports 5S and Kaizen initiatives, meets production and quality goals, and uses basic computer skills. Requires dependability, manual dexterity, basic math and literacy, teamwork, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work overtime.

Leads procurement strategy and purchasing for manufacturing operations, including raw material sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory planning, replenishment, cost management, compliance, and supplier performance. Manages procurement personnel, budgets, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring material availability, quality, cost control, and on-time production. Requires extensive wood products industry experience, particularly hardwood veneer, and collaboration with Operations, Warehouse, Sales, Finance, and Quality.