Operations Team Lead

Weyerhaeuser; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Team Leader to manage a functional area and an Operations Team, driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements. The role develops associates through IDPs and annual reviews, while ensuring reliable methods are followed within the team.

It requires more than two years of supervisory experience and strong leadership capabilities. The position involves training and coaching, coordinating with department managers and the Technical Director, and scheduling rotating

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent people skills with a results orientation.
• Pro‑active, able to work with minimal supervision; strong planning and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, coaching and accountability to promote safety.
• Supervise multiple production areas and meet production goals.
• Develop associates through IDPs and annual performance reviews.
• Ensure methods are followed and report to the Operations Manager.
• Be responsible for employee development, communication and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Planning & organization

Communication

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in timberland management, and manufacturing and distribution of wood products in the world.

The Team Leader is accountable and responsible for the leadership and management of a Functional Area as well as responsibility for an Operations Team. The Team Leader will provide a long term focus on continuously improving safety, housekeeping, environmental, quality, productivity and cost process within their areas of responsibility. The Team leader is responsible for the development of associates IDP's as well as annual performance reviews. The Team Leader is responsible to ensure reliable methods exist and are followed within their team and area of responsibility.

Key Functions

• Providing training, coaching and accountability to promote an injury free environment.
• Supervises more than one production area of a mill i.e., green end, stranding and debarking.
• Responsible for meeting production goals and for all aspects of supervising production employees on one or more Teams.
• This includes employee development/training, communication, performance reviews and pay rates.
• Typically requires more than five years of mill experience and reports to the Operations Mgr.
• The primary responsibility of this job involves management of people.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory, lead or management experience
• Strong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance
• Excellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required
• Pro-active with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• A team player who can effectively work with department managers and the Technical Director to achieve production & quality goals
• Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in safety initiatives, including exhibiting safe work practices and helping others work safely
• Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft program suite
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Leadership/management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

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.

What We Offer

Compensation

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $69,300-$104,000 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 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits

• When you join our team, 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 offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 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

Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation

We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

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 env