Supervisor I Particle Board/Lab Tech - multiple openings

Timber Products Co.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Products Co. in Medford, OR, is seeking a Supervisor I/Lab Tech to learn and assume duties of a quality control lab technician and front-line leadership. The role includes coverage of shift QA and supervision, with progression to Supervisor II after training and demonstrated leadership.

Must be open to work any shift and participate in our manufacturing process, QA impact, and safety programs. This is a path toward increased responsibility within particleboard operations.

Qualifications

• Two years QA/supervisory experience in wood products or manufacturing.
• BS in Wood Sciences preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; TEAM oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership and motivational skills to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct panel testing; participate in R&D, thickness control, moisture, density, and calibrations.
• Identify and communicate process upsets.
• Learn all aspects of particleboard manufacturing with supervision.
• Maintain quality control standards to maximize profitability.
• Supervise production crews after training and proficiency.
• Cover supervisor vacations and vacancies; complete special projects as assigned.
• Follow safety program and standards; enforce company policies and labor agreement.

Skills

QA/supervisory experience

Team orientation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Word/Excel/Access)

Education

BS in Wood Sciences

BS/AS in manufacturing or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Timber Products is looking for candidates interested in joining our leadership team at our Particleboard mill in Medford, OR. As a Supervisor I/Lab Tech, you will learn and then assume the duties of a quality control lab technician, as well as front line leadership. This position provides coverage for both shift Quality Assurance and front line supervision. Progression leads to a Supervisor II position, after the candidate successfully completes all aspects of our training programs and demonstrates proficiency in leadership skills and process knowledge.

Must be open to work any shift.

MAJOR TASKS

• Conduct panel testing; participate in research and development projects, thickness control, moisture content, panel density profile, and equipment calibrations.
• Identify and communicate process upsets.
• Work in conjunction with all supervisory personnel to learn all aspects of particleboard manufacturing process.
• Maintain quality control standards to maximize company profitability.
• Supervise production crews as assigned, once successfully trained and exhibits proficiency in leadership skills and process knowledge.
• Cover supervisor vacations and vacancies as necessary, and completes special projects as assigned.
• Follow and ensures all employees follow company safety program and safety standards.
• Consistently enforce all company policies and procedures. Ensure accurate interpretation and application of the labor agreement.

Skill Requirements

• Two years of QA/supervisory experience in wood products or other manufacturing environments preferred, but not required.
• A BS Degree in Wood Sciences, BS or AS in manufacturing or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be a TEAM oriented player.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership and motivational skills that allow candidates to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Access.