Production Shift Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser•Emerson, AR

23h•$69,300 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources are not only the trees and manufacturing sites we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we have been in business for more than 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in manufacturing and distribution of wood products, and in timberlands management in the world. Weyerhaeuser Company is searching for a Production Supervisor for our veneer facility located in Emerson, AR. Emerson, Arkansas is 68 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana, a major city and regional hub offering expanded amenities, entertainment, and travel connections. The Production Supervisor is full-time, exempt and reports to the Dry End Superintendent. The role is a front-line supervisor position responsible for the safety, production, and quality goals of a production team for whom the supervisor plans, leads, and directs the daily activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution and two years of leadership experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of two years management, supervisory or lead experience.
Strong leadership skills that include the proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance.
Willingness and ability to participate in safety initiatives, including exhibiting safe work practices and helping others work safely.
Demonstrated experience as a result-focused problem solver with ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent team building, problem solving, decision-making, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in and lead diverse teams.
Track record of consistently demonstrating collaborative and inclusive leadership skills as well as positive influence, with accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
Ability to provide innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and eliminate unscheduled downtime.
Must be computer proficient with experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and at heights when conditions warrant.
Must be willing to work rotating shift, nights, weekends, and holidays as conditions require.
Uploaded resume detailing work experience must be included in order to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Be a role model in our safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core values of Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.
Lead continuous improvement in safety, reliability, cost management, process improvement, production flows, contingent staffing, and housekeeping.
Provide daily leadership and oversight of hourly production employees.
Ensure the safe and efficient execution of work.
Role model safe work practices and facilitate team meetings & trainings with assigned team.
Ensure proper job and safety rules are understood and followed.
Identify safety, environmental, quality & production issues and conduct incident investigation and follow-up when safety or environmental incidents occur.
Meet production standards and goals.
Develop and train associates including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Support training and development plans to improve skills, knowledge, and team performance.
Support the improvement of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of operational functions and for department budget cost effectiveness.
Lead the team by proactively resolving employee issues, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
Staffing, recruiting, and retaining talent.