Plywood Plant Manager

Boise Cascade Company; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company in Oregon is seeking an experienced supervisor for plywood manufacturing. This role involves overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with sustainability practices, and developing efficient staffing and budget plans. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years in manufacturing management and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Compensation ranges from $144,000 to $216,000 based on experience and qualifications. Join us in fostering a sustainable work environment and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management.
• Requires a self-motivated, results-oriented individual.
• Must facilitate change and growth in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plywood manufacturing activities including planning and production.
• Implement company policies for compliance with sustainable forestry practices.
• Develop budgets and maintain operating plans.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of manufacturing practices

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor of Science or technical degree in related field

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $144,000 USD to $216,000 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Scope:

This position has responsibility to supervise, directly and through subordinate supervisors, all aspects of the activities involved in plywood manufacturing including responsibility for safety, planning, scheduling, and production; to inspect and ship the mill's products; to elicit service and maintenance of physical structures and equipment; to control in-process and finished inventories; quality and costs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing the Company’s policies, procedures, and management actions to ensure compliance with Sustainable Forestry Management, third party certification programs (SFI, FSC, & PEFC), and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements.
• Responsible for communicating the Company’s SFI commitment and promotion of sustainable forestry practices to employees, wood producers, and suppliers.
• Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and maintain labor and resources that promote efficient, safe operations with a high level of productivity.
• Plan, develop, and maintain necessary budgets and operating plans.
• Assure development and use of adequate controls and reporting systems to monitor and report safety, budget, quality, production, and maintenance information to leadership.
• May assist in strategic planning to include plant/department budgets, capital projects, veneer and lumber processing, inventory levels, operating strategies, new product lines, training, staffing, and environmental compliance.
• May be responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling production to optimize equipment utilization, changes to economic and sales conditions, and to meet customer demands.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and areas for all employees.
• Lead Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities within area of responsibility.
• Identify or develop and deploy best practices throughout entire manufacturing facility in area of responsibility.
• Maintain company policy and regulatory compliance in supervising/managing.
• Develop good employee relations, promptly handle and resolve employee complaints and grievances, and proactively communicate with employees.
• Communicate operational goals and strategic initiatives for area of responsibility.
• Train and develop workforce to meet job requirements.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation:

$144,000 - $216,000

Qualifications:

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified. Requires a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with good analytical and communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the process of continuous improvement. A solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment is required. Must have the ability to work well with people at all levels and facilitate change and growth as needed in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, or technical degree in related field (Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science). Prefer more than ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.

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