Plywood Plant Manager

Boise Cascade•Elgin, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has responsibility to supervise, directly and through subordinate supervisors, all aspects of the activities involved in plywood manufacturing including responsibility for safety, planning, scheduling, and production; to inspect and ship the mill's products; to elicit service and maintenance of physical structures and equipment; to control in-process and finished inventories; quality and costs. Responsible for implementing the Company’s policies, procedures, and management actions to ensure compliance with Sustainable Forestry Management, third party certification programs (SFI, FSC, & PEFC), and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements. Responsible for communicating the Company’s SFI commitment and promotion of sustainable forestry practices to employees, wood producers, and suppliers. Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and maintain labor and resources that promote efficient, safe operations with a high level of productivity. Plan, develop, and maintain necessary budgets and operating plans. Assure development and use of adequate controls and reporting systems to monitor and report safety, budget, quality, production, and maintenance information to leadership. May assist in strategic planning to include plant/department budgets, capital projects, veneer and lumber processing, inventory levels, operating strategies, new product lines, training, staffing, and environmental compliance. May be responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling production to optimize equipment utilization, changes to economic and sales conditions, and to meet customer demands. Ensure the establishment and maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and areas for all employees. Lead Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities within area of responsibility. Identify or develop and deploy best practices throughout entire manufacturing facility in area of responsibility. Maintain company policy and regulatory compliance in supervising/managing. Develop good employee relations, promptly handle and resolve employee complaints and grievances, and proactively communicate with employees. Communicate operational goals and strategic initiatives for area of responsibility. Train and develop workforce to meet job requirements. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.
Self-motivated, results-oriented individual.
Good analytical and communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment to the process of continuous improvement.
Solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment.
Ability to work well with people at all levels.
Ability to facilitate change and growth as needed in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science, or technical degree in related field (Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science).
More than ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of plywood manufacturing, including safety, planning, scheduling, and production.
Inspect and ship mill products.
Oversee service and maintenance of physical structures and equipment.
Control in-process and finished inventories, quality, and costs.
Implement Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sustainable Forestry Management, third-party certification programs (SFI, FSC, & PEFC), and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements.
Communicate the Company’s SFI commitment and promote sustainable forestry practices.
Ensure efficient and adequate staffing for all required activities.
Plan, develop, and maintain necessary budgets and operating plans.
Assure development and use of adequate controls and reporting systems for safety, budget, quality, production, and maintenance.
Assist in strategic planning, including plant/department budgets, capital projects, veneer and lumber processing, inventory levels, operating strategies, new product lines, training, staffing, and environmental compliance.
Coordinate, plan, and schedule production to optimize equipment utilization, adapt to economic and sales conditions, and meet customer demands.
Establish and maintain safe and healthy working conditions and areas for all employees.
Lead Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities.
Identify or develop and deploy best practices throughout the manufacturing facility.
Maintain company policy and regulatory compliance.
Develop good employee relations, handle employee complaints and grievances, and communicate proactively with employees.
Communicate operational goals and strategic initiatives.
Train and develop the workforce to meet job requirements.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.