Operations Team Leader

West Fraser•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader supports and leads operations across the sawmill, planer mill, kilns, and shipping areas, excluding Maintenance. The role promotes West Fraser goals and expectations, upholds company and Whitehouse policies, holds employees accountable, and contributes to safe, effective operations and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

Requirements

Be results-driven and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic and desire to produce results.
Be willing to work varying shifts, including combinations of days and nights for extended periods.
Have or be willing to obtain forklift, front end loader, and skid steer qualifications.
Have above-average oral and written communication skills.
Be able to work well with orders while giving directions and instructions.
Understand personal limitations and know when to seek assistance.
Have mechanical aptitude and analytical abilities.
Follow through and complete tasks as instructed.

Responsibilities

Promote West Fraser goals and expectations.
Follow and enforce West Fraser and Whitehouse policies and procedures.
Hold oneself and other employees accountable for actions and decisions, and lead by example.
Give directions and instructions, follow through on assigned tasks, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Work interchangeably across the sawmill, planer mill, kilns, and shipping operations; Maintenance is excluded.
Perform department safety and environmental inspections.
Follow, maintain, and promote changes that benefit the department.
Contribute to continuous process improvement.