Area Production Lead

JOB SUMMARY

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB, and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Area Production Lead reports directly to the Area Manager and is responsible for ½ of the mill's production process, as it is split between inside and outside. The Area Lead is expected to continually develop and refine their supervisory skills through the training and development of Mill Support Techs and become experts in the area they are responsible for, gaining a clear understanding of the OSB manufacturing process. Area leads should drive our company’s safety culture, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The Area Lead will be required to cover shifts at times in the absence of the shift supervisor and should have the desire and ability to develop into the next shift supervisor.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote, contribute to, and lead a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all Standard Safety Operating Procedures.
• Contribute to and lead a culture of quality, driving continuous improvement by regularly identifying and addressing opportunities.
• Maintain production by communicating expectations, monitoring processes, observing control points and equipment, establishing priorities, and reporting results to the Area Manager.
• Work closely with facility maintenance and engineering personnel to identify potential problems, streamline processes, and implement improvement suggestions and activities.
• Manage teams by delegating daily tasks and assisting in the development of programs.
• Assist in the training and development of team members by assessing opportunities and skills using the Allendale Pay for Skills program.
• Fill in for skilled positions and provide supervisory coverage on shift as needed.
• Other tasks assigned by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have the desire and ability to develop into our next shift supervisor.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of OSB manufacturing experience.
• Successful completion of multiple skill trainings within the Allendale Pay for Skills program, with the ability to train in those roles.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide shift coverage when necessary.
• Experienced working in a 24/7/365, continuous production environment.
• Solid understanding of industrial manufacturing environments, specifically safety, quality, and production.
• Ability to train and maintain strong teams through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments.
• Ability to de-escalate tense/stressful situations while treating members with respect and dignity.
• Proficiency in the use of various computer systems and applications (Microsoft Office, CMMS).
• Ability to pick up new ideas, listen to instructions, and understand procedures effectively.
• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Outstanding benefits package includes:

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match and additional retirement contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)