Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of all production activities and staff.  The Production Supervisor will motivate and encourage production members to achieve and maintain maximum production levels.  The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety and welfare of all employees, process efficiency, the quality and quantity of all products produced, cost control and effective communication with his or her superiors, peers, and direct reports, and address maintenance issues.  This position will oversee and assist with the daily Plant operations including Continuous Improvement activities.  This position will work in 12 hour rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation.

What you will do

• Coaching- Must be highly engaged with an exceptional hands on ability.  Must be able to identify and maximize coaching opportunities to promote continual growth and development within your Production team.
• Safety-  Promotes, adheres to, and contributes to plant safety programs and ensures compliance with Standard Safety Operating Procedures - SSOP's
• Quality- Driving force behind quality improvements in waste reduction and elimination, auditing finished goods, preparing finished product for move to warehouse, and regularly identifying and addressing opportunity for Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Production – Maintain work flow by monitoring process, setting process variables, observe control points and equipment, communicate clear job expectations, schedule and assign personnel, establish priorities, and report results on shift production summaries.
• Personnel - Manages daily task delegation, develop programs for production with associated training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to maximize member learning, productivity, and advancement of skill level and knowledge.  Ensure every member is trained in applying the Company’s quality standards and safety policies and practices, performance/behavior evaluations, disciplinary issues, and approve payroll for all production operators.
• Engineering- Work closely with Facility Engineering and Maintenance to identify potential problems, streamline processes, and implement improvement suggestions and activities.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in OSB manufacturing or within the wood products industry
• Solid understanding of all processes related to production and manufacturing in general
• Experience in supervising members in a non-unionized environment
• Proactive and enthusiastic with demonstrated collaborative leadership skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skill
• Results-driven.
• Proven ability to initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments.
• Proficiency in the use of computers is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range is $84,000-$100,000, depending on location, education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

This is a "Safety Sensitive position" per the definition of MN statutes, meaning "a job in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health or safety of any person."

The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check, drug testing (including cannabis) and pre-employment physical.

Outstanding benefits package including:

• 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

Apply:

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