Manager, Production

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Woods Cross, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Allweather Wood Company (AWW) is seeking a Production Manager to join their team based in Woods Cross, Utah. This is an exempt position. Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants, and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, preferred
3 + years of progressive experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education including leadership of other personnel
Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience and/or inventory management experience is desired.
Supervisory or key leadership role experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle including automobiles and truck in accordance with company policy guidelines
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall production of the pressure treating business.
Assist the Treating Plant Manager in providing leadership and management to employees.
Ensure a consistently high level of performance in the areas of workplace safety and environmental compliance.
Assist the Plant Manager with direct supervision of employees.
Schedule employees and production levels to coordinate with the needs of the Distribution Center.
Improve process efficiencies within the plant.
Maintain, develop, and adhere to safety programs.
Assist in inventory cycle counts and audits.
Maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs.
Communicate with purchasing when inventory is insufficient to meet needs of customers.
Understand production flow and work with site supervisors to achieve production expectations.
Analyze inventory levels and provide appropriate reports to upper-level management for production needs assessment.
Support the Distribution Center and other outside customers with the highest quality products delivered with superior service.
Maintain a safe and environmentally responsible working environment.
Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to upper-level management.
Analyze the financial impact of the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term decisions.
Review and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product (continual improvement).
Understand and assume the responsibility of scheduling and overseeing the department payroll.
Implement approved changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase productivity and efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work issues and/or assist workers in solving work issues.
Initiate plans to motivate employees to achieve higher performance.
Develop a culture within the business to foster teamwork.
Ability to develop the necessary skills to expand into Senior Management.
Complete projects assigned as directed by Senior Management.
Ensure that quality expectations are achieved.
Implement process and cultural change to improve efficiency or as directed to do so by management.
Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.