Saw Filer Supervisor

Hampton Lumber • Morton, WA

17h • $103,000 - $128,000

About The Position

This position's primary function is to properly train current employees and any new employee entering the department. This person must be a leader and demonstrate the ability to work safely, produce a quality product while maximizing production. This person must believe in the team concept and demonstrate this by being a team player and a leader while possessing strong communication skills. Must communicate effectively through speech, writing, and active listening. This person will report directly to the Plant Superintendent.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 Years of saw filing experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Will be honest and forthcoming with information.
• Innovate techniques in problem solving and by extension, promote innovation in the crew.
• Have a positive attitude about daily activities and project a positive image to the crew.
• Will be a team builder and promote teamwork.
• Work well with peers and contribute to the success of the company.
• Be inquisitive and always looking for ways to do things better.

Responsibilities

• Be safety minded.
• Be internal/external customer orientated.
• Oversee entire filing maintenance program.
• Undergo all training as requested by management.
• Attend all meetings as requested by management.
• Communicate all pertinent information learned above to filing team.
• Communicate ideas and needs of filing team to management.
• Keep the filing program working in connection with operations and other maintenance programs.
• Attend training seminars and workshops to constantly further filing education.
• Communicate with vendors to keep up with and improve inventory.
• Work with filing team to keep our standards at their highest.
• Be willing to perform any job or task, which may normally be assigned to another member of the filing team.
• Oversee all filers.
• Plan maintenance relating to filers.
• Assign duties to individual filers.
• Keep an adequate inventory of sawing materials.
• Assist with and train filers to properly fit, bench and weld band saws.
• Assist with and train filers to properly fit and bench round saws.
• Be able to cut and weld.
• Be knowledgeable of machine center alignment (band mill, edgers, carriage, etc.)
• Be able to trouble shoot all kinds of problems (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Work with people in a positive team environment.
• Attend all meetings related to saw filing.
• Order filing stock and tools, and keep track of inventory.
• Be knowledgeable about wheel grinding.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate checklist.

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed