Planer Supervisor - Day Shift (Lewiston)

Idaho Forest Group; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Planer Supervisor for the Day Shift to lead the Planer Department, ensure safe and efficient processing of raw materials, and uphold quality and production standards at the Lewiston facility.

The role requires supervising operations, coordinating with the Department Manager to meet budgets, and coaching a diverse team while adhering to IFG safety and quality KPIs. The position is on-site in Lewiston, ID.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Actively address safety concerns through reporting, incident investigation and risk management.
• Supervise daily safety, quality, production, scheduling, crew meetings, lumber inventory.
• Proactive leadership that fosters teamwork and enhances IFG culture and standards including knowledge of IFG KPI and QMS.
• Partner with Department Manager to meet budget goals.
• Lead team to meet production tallies and sales needs.
• Conduct uptime analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ability to train on all workstations; knowledge of each lockout
• Train, coach, evaluate performance and counsel team members.
• Train, assist, and familiarize new hires with company work rules, policies, safety, communication systems and teamwork.
• Organize program for cross training of employees to consistently work at acceptable production levels.
• Coordinate with Dry End Quality Manager ensuring graders are achieving IFG quality standards.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving employee timecards for payroll and recordkeeping purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Planer Supervisor - Day Shift (Lewiston)

Job Category: Management

Requisition Number: PLANE002915

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Lewiston, ID
280 Sycamore Dr
Lewiston, ID 83501, USA

Lewiston, ID
280 Sycamore Dr
Lewiston, ID 83501, USA

The Planer Supervisor leads the team responsible for all operations in the Planer Department, ensuring the efficient processing of raw materials while prioritizing safety, quality and production standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Actively address safety concerns through reporting, incident investigation and risk management.
• Supervise daily safety, quality, production, scheduling, crew meetings, lumber inventory.
• Proactive leadership that fosters teamwork and enhances IFG culture and standards including knowledge of IFG KPI and QMS (quality management system).
• Partner with Department Manager to meet budget goals.
• Lead team to meet production tallies and sales needs.
• Conduct uptime analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ability to train on all workstations; knowledge of each lockout
• Train, coach, evaluate performance and counsel team members.
• Train, assist, and familiarize new hires with company work rules, policies, safety, communication systems and teamwork.
• Organize program for cross training of employees to consistently work at acceptable production levels.
• Coordinate with Dry End Quality Manager ensuring graders are achieving IFG quality standards.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving employee timecards for payroll and recordkeeping purposes.
• Duties may vary by location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
• Soft Skills:
  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve a common goal.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  • Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
  • Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Examples include time management, multitasking, and production targets.
• Must be willing to work nights or weekends as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General understanding of OSHA requirements, LOTO procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with QC/QA programs and tools.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office, Finance, Corporate, Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Lift above waist height – occasional
• Repetitive use of hands – constant for clerical duties
• Sit – frequent
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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