Greenside Operational Weekend night shift Team Leader

Weyerhaeuser; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier integrated forest organization in Canada is seeking an Operational Team Leader for the Grande Prairie Lumber Mill. The successful candidate will supervise a team during weekend night shifts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Qualifications include a high school diploma, supervisory experience, and at least two years in wood products. Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits plan

Annual Incentive Program

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Wood Products experience.
• Previous Supervisory Experience is required.
• Strong computer, mathematical, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient coordination of team members.
• Conduct regular team meetings and training.
• Create a positive work environment and manage unit goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversity is encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We have been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has awarded us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times.

Our Grande Prairie Lumber Mill has an immediate opening for an Operational Team Leader.

The successful individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient coordination/supervision of team members engaged in the daily operation of the Sawmill reporting directly to the Greenside Superintendent. This position is for a weekend night shift - 12 hours per shift, 6pm to 6am - 3 shifts and 4 days off per week. This will include supervision and development of team members, by working on the safety and reliability culture through influencing values using solid people principles. The Operational Team Lead will also be responsible for continuous improvement of efficiency through improved workflow and by being a liaison between operations and support groups. There is an expectation this role will attend team meetings as needed during off hours during the week.

Requirements:

• Role model safety standards and behaviors aligned with Weyerhaeuser’s Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion
• Be fully aligned and role model Weyerhaeuser’s People Principles
• Manage the daily activities of the department to meet unit goals, including scheduling and work/training assignments
• Involve and engage associates, support ongoing safety initiatives, and maintain an injury-free work environment
• Provide effective coaching, feedback, and discipline as required to improve the performance of the team
• Conduct regular team meetings and training
• Create a positive work environment, effectively interfaces with other departments, and ensure open communication among associates and other stakeholders
• Pro-actively work to identify, and assist in resolving, safety, quality, and productivity issues
• Partner with all other teams on site and corporately for the implementation/management of optimization throughout the site, including production scheduling, asset utilization and maintenance activities
• Facilitate the planning of production activities, budgets, and capital project activities
• Promotes continuous improvement/innovation and leads team to anticipate and adapt to change.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired
• Minimum of 2 years Wood Products experience
• Previous Supervisory Experience
• Strong computer, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and coach a team
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to perform with minimum supervision or direction
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within an organization
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,500 - $128,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Wood Products: We\'ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.