Production Shift Supervisor - Planer Mill/Shipping

Weyerhaeuser

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Production Supervisor - Planer Mill/Shipping for the Zwolle Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Zwolle, LA. The Production Supervisor - Planer Mill/Shipping is responsible for direct supervision of a team of hourly employees. This includes the safety, production, and quality goals of our Planer Mill. The Production Supervisor is committed to continuous improvement in safety, cost management, process improvement, plant scheduling, production flows, staffing and housekeeping. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum 1-3 years' supervisory experience in an industrial environment
Experience in a Wood Products manufacturing plant
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, & other software programs
Leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance
Strong people skills with a result-oriented focus
Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience in routine manufacturing concepts such as housekeeping, ergonomics and labor efficiency
Flexible work hours are necessary to meet the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Must be willing to work any required shift and on weekends as needed
Effective problem-solving techniques and ability to make process improvement recommendations
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Committed to professional ethical standards
Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
Ability to handle large volume of work, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership, direction, and oversight of both Shipping and hourly production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all safety policies, procedures, and job rules are followed, proactively identifying hazards, and taking corrective action to protect associates and contractors.
Lead safety and team meetings, reinforcing expectations and driving accountability.
Plan, coordinate, and balance labor resources to meet operational demands while supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production performance.
Set and communicate clear performance expectations aligned with mill goals; actively monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on employee performance.
Coach, support, and develop employees through ongoing feedback, training, and engagement to drive performance and build a high-performing team.
Foster a positive work environment by modeling Core Values (Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, Inclusion) and People Principles (Appreciate, Respect, Listen, Communicate, Value).
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Transportation, Maintenance, and customers to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime impacting shipping and production operations.
Monitor, analyze, and maintain accurate shipping and production reports to support operational efficiency, product quality, and inventory control.
Proactively address employee relations concerns, encourage teamwork, and ensure consistent and fair application of policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.