Shift Supervisor - Plywood

Freres Wood; Mill City (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Freres Engineered Wood in Oregon is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead the plywood production team in a fast-paced mass timber environment. You will report to the Plant Manager and oversee safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years supervising large crews, strong leadership, and solid communication. The company offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to innovative wood products and sustainable construction.

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs of shift/large crew supervision (50+ EE’s).
• Proven leadership skills and ability to coach teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing roles and schedules.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production, safety, quality, and cleanliness of the facility.
• Coordinate production efforts to drive improvements in the plant.
• Develop team ownership and hold employees accountable.
• Assist Plant Manager with team development and cross-training.
• Inspect product quality and direct team to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee cycle counts and identify damaged or missing products.
• Document activities for management reports; lead safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Inventory scanner system

Job description

Schedule

Schedule TBD After Training Period (10/hr days/Rotating shift)

Job Title

Shift Supervisor

Branch

Plant 3

Report To

Plant Manager

Schedule

Schedule TBD After Training Period (10/hr days/Rotating shift)

Status

Full-time

Wage Range

$(DOE)

Date

Open

Job Summary

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and will lead the plywood production team in a continuous manufacturing environment. We are an innovative leader in mass timber manufacturing (specializing in patented Mass Ply Panels as a high-performance alternative to traditional CLT) and are seeking an experienced, skilled shift supervisor professional to join our team! Join Freres Engineered Wood at the forefront of the mass timber revolution. You’ll contribute to sustainable, high-impact projects, collaborate with industry leaders and academic partners, help shape emerging standards, and grow your expertise in renewable construction solutions that support both rural communities and healthy forests.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for employee's safety, production, quality and cleanliness of the overall facility
• Supervise & coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in plant
• Build employee commitment and ownership and hold employees accountable
• Help Plant Manager with team development and growth, cross training employees, problem-solving and resolution in a face paced environment
• Inspect quality of product and provide direction to team members to maximize efficiency
• Oversee cycle counts to ensure accuracy: Identify damaged, lost or missing products
• Detailed, organized, data entry for producing management reports
• Lead safety meetings & trainings
• Excellent team player with good communication skills
• Flexible & contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results to meet deadlines
• Utilizing time management and being prepared
• Able to execute process when giving direction, verbal or written instructions
• Understand priorities as a supervisor while making every attempt to keep critical Equipment and personal producing to get the best performance in the safest manner.
• Must document all activity's, situations and issues which are required to be recorded in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing for an extended period-of-time
• Flexible Schedule: Working shift work and weekends
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt and frequent high levels of noise
• Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature and conditions
• Consistently works near, on or around mechanical parts
• Frequent reaching, handling, carrying and balancing
• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Communicating, Acuity Far, Acuity Near, Depth Perception, and Feld of Vision.
• Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a shop and plant environment as job duties require. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Current forklift certification; some Mill experience, particularly with plywood, laminated veneer lumber, etc. a plus
• 5+ yrs of related work experience with shift/large crew supervision (50+ EE’s)
• Proven leadership skills
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills, computer and math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Positive and Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Time management skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
• Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing and database management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management and customers
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Experience using a scanner/tagging system for inventory control

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Section 125, 401K, profit sharing, Holiday Pay and discretionary quarterly bonuses.

OUR COMPANY

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to sustain in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years. We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity. Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!