Snowmaking Supervisor

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie Pass (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) discretionary match

Sick time accrual

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie is seeking a Snowmaking Supervisor to assist the Snowmaking Manager with daily planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, while leading safety programs and providing performance input across the department.

Come work at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie. This role blends field oversight with data-driven, technology-supported planning to keep shift crews safe, coordinated, and productive.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of snowmaking experience.
• Proficient in all Snowmaking Foreman/Lead skills.
• Proficient with snowmaking software, weather monitoring tools, and production data reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking and resource-allocation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with department and resort leadership.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Prior formal supervisory or scheduling experience is preferred.
• Experience with incident reporting and safety compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in developing daily and weekly snow plans and resource allocation strategies.
• Balance terrain-opening priorities against water, weather windows and labor resources.
• Monitor weather forecasts and production systems, adjusting operations proactively.
• Maintain proficiency with snowmaking tracking software, maintenance software and control systems.
• Record and report snow production data, water usage, and equipment hours.
• Schedule day and night shift staff, managing shift handoffs and coverage gaps.
• Provide performance input for Snowmaker I–III staff to the Manager and mentor Foremen/Leads on leadership decisions.

Skills

Snowmaking Foreman/Lead skills

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Driver's license

Tools

Snowmaking software

Weather monitoring tools

Production data reporting

Job description

Overview

As a Summit at Snoqualmie Snowmaking Supervisor, you assist the Snowmaking Manager with daily planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, while leading safety programs and providing performance input across the department. This role blends field oversight with data-driven, technology-supported planning to keep both shift crews safe, coordinated, and productive.

Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hourWest ofSeattlevia Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass,The Summit includes four unique mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center,SnowSportsSchool, and 10+ food and beverage establishments.

Responsibilities

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Long Term Thinking

• Assist the Manager in developing daily and weekly snow plans and resource allocation strategies
• Balance terrain-opening priorities against water, weather windows and labor resources

Excellence in Execution

• Monitor weather forecasts and production systems, adjusting operations proactively
• Maintain proficiency with snowmaking tracking software, maintenance software and control systems
• Record and report snow production data, water usage, and equipment hours
• Perform all Snowmaking Foreman/Lead duties as needed

Attitude is Everything

• Schedule day and night shift staff, managing shift handoffs and coverage gaps
• Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with department and resort leadership
• Perform additional duties/support when necessary

Develop Great People

• Provide performance input for Snowmaker I–III staff to the Manager
• Mentor Snowmaking Foremen/Leads on leadership decision-making and crew management

Serve First

• Lead pre-shift safety briefings; document and report incidents and ensure PPE compliance

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• 6–10 years of snowmaking experience
• Proficient in all Snowmaking Foreman/Lead skills
• Proficient with snowmaking software, weather monitoring tools, and production data reporting
• Strong strategic thinking and resource-allocation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with department and resort leadership
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license

Preferred

• Prior formal supervisory or scheduling experience
• Experience with incident reporting and safety compliance documentation

Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience.

Wage and Benefit Info:

The wage range for this positions is: from $30.00-34.00/hr DOE

This is a non-benefited role.

All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).

All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers. Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.