Functional Area Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser • Simsboro, LA

82d • $68,400 - $102,600

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Company is searching for an Functional Area Supervisor for the Arcadia Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility in Simsboro, Louisiana. Arcadia OSB is located in the Sportsman's Paradise of Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana. It is situated near Ruston and Grambling, Louisiana, home to Louisiana Tech and Grambling State Universities. The mill is located 20 minutes west of Ruston, 45 minutes west of Monroe, 55 minutes east of Shreveport, and an hour south of the Louisiana/Arkansas state line. This is a salaried (exempt) first-line supervisory position reporting to the Operations Manager. The Functional Area Supervisor is responsible for the safety, production, and quality goals of a functional area in an OSB manufacturing facility. The position must be committed to leading continuous improvement in safety, reliability, cost management, process improvement, production flows, contingent staffing, and housekeeping.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory, lead or management experience
• Strong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance
• Excellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required
• Pro-active with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• A team player who can effectively work with department managers and the Technical Director to achieve production & quality goals
• Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft program suite
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays
• Must upload a resume with application

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering field
• Leadership/management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the OSB manufacturing process
• Application and knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and oversight of an area within an OSB manufacturing facility
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of work
• Ensure proper job and safety rules are understood and followed by all associates
• Role model safe work practices and lead safety and other team meetings
• Ensure that appropriate incident investigation and follow-up takes place if safety or environmental incidents occur
• Meet production standards and goals
• Actively be involved in assigning work and evaluating job performance
• Support cross training initiatives to increase talent depth
• Support, coach, and provide timely feedback and direction to associates
• Manage downtime events
• Understand the process flow, have the ability to positively impact reliability, and provide pro-active solutions to issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Support for personal volunteerism and diversity networks
• Training and development opportunities
• 401k plan with paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
• Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees