Sawmill Production Superintendent

Weyerhaeuser Company; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increase

Annual cash bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser's Holden, LA lumber mill is seeking a Sawmill Production Superintendent to lead shift-based production teams in a safe, efficient, and compliant environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and production targets, with involvement in special projects, LEAN initiatives, incident investigations, and cross-shift collaboration in a 24/7 operation. Willingness to work weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of lumber manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven coaching and continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of business, financial, and labor relations concepts.
• Willing to work in a 24/7 environment and on various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Role model safe work practices and uphold safety standards.
• Provide management oversight of hourly production employees.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of work by teams.
• Ensure rules are understood and followed.
• Understand process flow and provide solutions.
• Develop and lead team meetings and training.
• Identify safety, quality and production issues.
• Coach and provide timely feedback to associates.
• Assign work and evaluate performance.
• Lead unit initiatives and LEAN projects.
• Contribute to other mill functions like safety and environmental.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Resolve employee issues and foster teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Coaching

Continuous improvement mindset

Safety leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Holden, LA lumber mill is seeking Sawmill Production Superintendent.

Our state-of-the-art mill produces high-quality lumber used for residential construction throughout the country. We are proud of our reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement!

The Sawmill Production Superintendent works with team leadership to ensure excellence in achieving safety, quality, and production goals. Sawmill Production Superintendent will lead production teams during shift times. This position will have an opportunity to work on special projects & initiatives assigned on various shifts and teams in a 24/7 operating environment and therefore must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and/or holidays, to be considered for this opportunity. Accountabilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, local laws, and regulations.

Key Functions:

• Role model all safe work practices, standards/processes, and on-the-job behavior by living our Company Vision and People Principles, always putting Safety first.
• Responsible for supporting production leadership to provide management and oversight of hourly production employees in a manufacturing facility.
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of work by teams.
• Ensure job and safety rules are understood and followed by all employees.
• Understand the process flow and provide solutions to issues.
• Developing and leading team meetings and training
• Identifying safety, quality, and production issues
• Support, coach, and provide timely feedback and directions to associates
• Actively involved in assigning work and evaluating job performance.
• Participate in and/or lead unit initiatives and other assignments as required.
• Own and/or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety, environmental, or LEAN initiatives.
• Participate in incident investigations and follow-up activities.
• Leading the team by proactively resolving employee issues, building teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or other related degree or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of Lumber manufacturing experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team to achieve breakthrough results.
• Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other window-based programs and internet skills
• Must be able to accept and respond to after-hour’s calls, work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Working knowledge of business and financial concepts.
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals.
• Good understanding of business, financial and labor relations concepts.
• Able and willing to perform the essential job requirements such as working at heights, climbing stairs, working in extreme heat or cold, or working in confined/restricted spaces.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,351-$146,027 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 10%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.

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.

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.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand 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.

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