Log Yard Supervisor: Lead Crew, Optimize Flow, Safety

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Shelton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

401(k) with company match

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Shelton, Washington is seeking a Log Yard Supervisor to oversee log inventory, rotation, sorting, and the smooth flow of logs to meet sawmill demands. The role also covers equipment operation, maintenance, and cost-effective yard management within a large timber complex.

You will lead a crew, coordinate with Mill Manager and supervisors to boost productivity, enforce safety, and minimize downtime while ensuring regulatory compliance across OSHA, wage-hour, and

Qualifications

• 2 years’ lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing environment, with mechanical/shop focus preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a crew.
• Knowledge of operating various types of equipment.
• Understand machinery operations with knowledge to address preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of log inventory, rotation, sorting, and the efficiency of log flow necessary to meet sawmill demands.
• Manage the operation, maintenance, and service of log yard equipment, rolling stock, and log yard area.
• Work with Mill Manager, Superintendent, and other supervisors to optimize productivity and reduce inefficiencies.
• Assure safe workplace practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example.
• Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and orchestrating solutions.
• Maintain documentation for department operations, disciplinary actions, Work Comp, attendance, etc.
• Understand and comply with applicable regulations such as OSHA, wage and hour, and environmental.
• Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the department’s crew.
• Effectively manage crew work time and duties during production, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Manage scheduled time off, unexpected absences, and modified duty of crew.
• Participate with interviews and selection of new hires.
• Recognize, participate in, and recommend crew commendation, corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions

Skills

Supervisory experience

Industrial experience

Crew leadership

Equipment knowledge

Machinery maintenance

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Shelton, Washington is seeking a Log Yard Supervisor to oversee log inventory, rotation, sorting, and the smooth flow of logs to meet sawmill demands. The role also covers equipment operation, maintenance, and cost-effective yard management within a large timber complex.

You will lead a crew, coordinate with Mill Manager and supervisors to boost productivity, enforce safety, and minimize downtime while ensuring regulatory compliance across OSHA, wage-hour, and