Millport, AL, USA
52 days ago
Production Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser’s Millport, AL lumber mill is currently seeking a talented leader to fill the role of Night Shift Sawmill Supervisor. Sawmill Supervisors are committed to, and accountable for, the team’s success through active participation in a collaborative team environment. They will also provide day-to-day leadership and direction to support the achievement of department, team, and individual job goals. The Sawmill Supervisor position reports to the Sawmill Superintendent.

As a Sawmill Supervisor, you will role model Weyerhaeuser’s core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion by working with other leaders and your team to create a positive environment with open, honest communication among associates. A large part of success in this role involves tactical planning, direction-setting, and leadership to meet and exceed Millport’s goals through quality work execution, teamwork, and operational driven reliability. You will also safely plan, coordinate, and maintain operational schedules and support maintenance to ensure continuous process improvement. You willbe accountable and responsible for delivering top quartile results in the areas of Safety, Utilization, Quality, and Costs in the Sawmill. Additional responsibilities include coordinating team training, certification of employee skills, building employee relations, and managing Sawmill safety environmental requirements.

Key Functions:

Plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the Sawmill’s Night Shift Operations TeamEnsure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concernsActively supervise and develop the operational team to ensure effective communication across and between shiftsUtilize troubleshooting skills to generate corrective work orders to reduce unscheduled downtime Efficiently use reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure uptime, production volume, and quality goals are metEffectively utilize training resources to maximize team technical skillsLead team meetings and trainingsIdentify safety, reliability, environmental, quality and production issuesCoordinate with the maintenance team to maximize productivity and minimize costPartner with Quality Control to reduce waste and maximize fiber recoveryDemonstrate Caring Leadership by proactively resolving employee issues, consistently promoting solid teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent mannerOther duties as assigned

Weyerhaeuser’s Millport, AL lumber mill is currently seeking a talented leader to fill the role of Night Shift Sawmill Supervisor. Sawmill Supervisors are committed to, and accountable for, the team’s success through active participation in a collaborative team environment. They will also provide day-to-day leadership and direction to support the achievement of department, team, and individual job goals. The Sawmill Supervisor position reports to the Sawmill Superintendent.

As a Sawmill Supervisor, you will role model Weyerhaeuser’s core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion by working with other leaders and your team to create a positive environment with open, honest communication among associates. A large part of success in this role involves tactical planning, direction-setting, and leadership to meet and exceed Millport’s goals through quality work execution, teamwork, and operational driven reliability. You will also safely plan, coordinate, and maintain operational schedules and support maintenance to ensure continuous process improvement. You willbe accountable and responsible for delivering top quartile results in the areas of Safety, Utilization, Quality, and Costs in the Sawmill. Additional responsibilities include coordinating team training, certification of employee skills, building employee relations, and managing Sawmill safety environmental requirements.

Key Functions:

Plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the Sawmill’s Night Shift Operations TeamEnsure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concernsActively supervise and develop the operational team to ensure effective communication across and between shiftsUtilize troubleshooting skills to generate corrective work orders to reduce unscheduled downtime Efficiently use reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure uptime, production volume, and quality goals are metEffectively utilize training resources to maximize team technical skillsLead team meetings and trainingsIdentify safety, reliability, environmental, quality and production issuesCoordinate with the maintenance team to maximize productivity and minimize costPartner with Quality Control to reduce waste and maximize fiber recoveryDemonstrate Caring Leadership by proactively resolving employee issues, consistently promoting solid teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent mannerOther duties as assignedHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentAt least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skillsDemonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and experience leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiativesAbility to identify the root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrenceExcellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communicationDemonstrated ability to raise performance and deliver top-quartile results by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development, and instilling a continuous improvement mindsetStrong planning and organizational skillsProven track record of demonstrating leadership skills and a positive influence, as well as accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, reliability, environmental, quality, productivity, and people developmentDemonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows based programs, and internet skillsAble to perform all essentials functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipmentFlexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as neededSuccessful completion of background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Industrial Technology, or Wood ScienceExperience in wood products sawmill processesHands-on experience working with optimizing systemsDesire to progress into advanced leadership positions without mobility restrictionsKnowledge of maintenance planning software, such as Maximo or SAPWorking knowledge of business and financial conceptsDemonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals

What We Offer:

Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $66,800 to $100,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees

About Wood Products: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser is a leading Forest Products Company and is recognized for its performance in safety, ethics, and sustainability. At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees and timberlands we oversee, our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentAt least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skillsDemonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and experience leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiativesAbility to identify the root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrenceExcellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communicationDemonstrated ability to raise performance and deliver top-quartile results by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development, and instilling a continuous improvement mindsetStrong planning and organizational skillsProven track record of demonstrating leadership skills and a positive influence, as well as accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, reliability, environmental, quality, productivity, and people developmentDemonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows based programs, and internet skillsAble to perform all essentials functions of an industrial environment, including lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipmentFlexible with schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as neededSuccessful completion of background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Industrial Technology, or Wood ScienceExperience in wood products sawmill processesHands-on experience working with optimizing systemsDesire to progress into advanced leadership positions without mobility restrictionsKnowledge of maintenance planning software, such as Maximo or SAPWorking knowledge of business and financial conceptsDemonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals

What We Offer:

Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $66,800 to $100,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees

About Wood Products: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Weyerhaeuser: Weyerhaeuser is a leading Forest Products Company and is recognized for its performance in safety, ethics, and sustainability. At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees and timberlands we oversee, our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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