Supervisor - Rolling Stock Maintenance & Log Yard

Sierra Pacific Company; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Shelton, WA seeks a qualified Supervisor to oversee rolling stock maintenance and the log yard. You will lead a crew, coordinate maintenance, safety, and production flow to meet sawmill demands. Strong mechanical aptitude and leadership are essential.

Responsibilities include managing equipment maintenance, downtime reduction, and workforce scheduling, with opportunities for growth within a family-owned, industry-leading company that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, preference for mechanical/shop experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew.
• Knowledge of operating various types of equipment.
• Understand machinery operations to address maintenance needs.
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of log inventory, rotation, sorting, and flow to meet sawmill demands.
• Manage operation, maintenance, and service of log yard equipment and rolling stock.
• Collaborate with Mill Manager and supervisors to optimize productivity.
• Promote safe workplace practices and lead by example.
• Manage downtime by analyzing options and orchestrating solutions.
• Maintain documentation for department operations and attendance.
• Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate the crew's work.
• Oversee crew time and duties during production, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Coordinate time off, absences, and modified duties.
• Participate in interviews and selection of new hires.
• Address commendations, corrective actions, and discipline as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Industrial environment

Equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Maintenance knowledge

Team motivation

Interviewing new hires

Job description

Supervisor - Rolling Stock Maintenance & Log Yard

Shelton Sawmill Shelton, WA Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time

We train and promote from within

• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Rolling Stock Maintenance & Log Yard Supervisor to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Shelton, Washington.

About The Position

• Maintain quality of log inventory, rotation, sorting, and the efficiency of log flow necessary to meet sawmill demands
• Manage the operation, maintenance, and service of log yard equipment, rolling stock, and log yard area
• Work with Mill Manager, Superintendent, and other supervisors to optimize productivity and reduce inefficiencies
• Assure safe workplace practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example
• Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and orchestrating solutions
• Maintain documentation for department operations, disciplinary actions, Work Comp, attendance, etc.
• Understand and comply with applicable regulations such as OSHA, wage and hour, and environmental
• Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the department’s crew
• Effectively manage crew work time and duties during production, breakdowns, and emergencies
• Manage scheduled time off, unexpected absences, and modified duty of crew
• Participate with interviews and selection of new hires
• Recognize, participate in, and recommend crew commendation, corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions

Qualifications

• 2 years’ lead, or supervisory experience preferred
• 5 years’ experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment, preference given to mechanical / shop experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew
• Knowledge of operating various types of equipment
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address both preventative and corrective maintenance
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

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Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $75,000 and $120,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.