Operations Team Leader

Weyerhaeuser•Grande Prairie, AB

4d•CA$43 - CA$63•Onsite

About The Position

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We've been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has awarded us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times. Our Grande Prairie Lumber Mill has an immediate opening for an Operational Team Leader. The successful individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient coordination/supervision of team members engaged in the daily operation of the Planermill reporting directly to the Dryside Superintendent. This position is for a weekday rotating shift - Monday through Thursday dayshift (2 weeks), and Monday through Thursday/Friday nightshift (2 weeks). This will include supervision and development of team members, by working on the safety and reliability culture through influencing values using solid people principles. The Operational Team Lead will also be responsible for continuous improvement of efficiency through improved workflow and by being a liaison between operations and support groups. There is an expectation this role will attend team meetings as needed during off hours during the week.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 2 years Wood Products experience
Previous Supervisory Experience
Strong computer, mathematical, and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and coach a team
Demonstrated self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to perform with minimum supervision or direction
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within an organization
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired

Responsibilities

Role model safety standards and behaviors aligned with Weyerhaeuser’s Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion
Be fully aligned and role model Weyerhaeuser’s People Principles
Manage the daily activities of the department to meet unit goals, including scheduling and work/training assignments
Involve and engage associates, support ongoing safety initiatives, and maintain an injury-free work environment
Provide effective coaching, feedback, and discipline as required to improve the performance of the team
Conduct regular team meetings and training
Create a positive work environment, effectively interfaces with other departments, and ensure open communication among associates and other stakeholders
Pro-actively work to identify, and assist in resolving, safety, quality, and productivity issues
Partner with all other teams on site and corporately for the implementation/management of optimization throughout the site, including production scheduling, asset utilization and maintenance activities
Facilitate the planning of production activities, budgets, and capital project activities
Promotes continuous improvement/innovation and leads team to anticipate and adapt to change.