Sawmill Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Magnolia, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Superintendent is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the unit manager and is responsible for the safe coordination and oversight of the daily activities in the sawmill and log yard departments, which includes interfacing with the logging group and finishing department at the Lumber facility in McComb, MS. This position is a key member of the McComb leadership team. The successful candidate will be a safety role model with excellent team skills and a proven ability to lead and develop people.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or other related degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team to achieve breakthrough results.
• Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other windows based programs and internet skills.
• Must be able to accept and respond to after hour's calls, work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Working knowledge of business and financial concepts.
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals.
• Good understanding of business, financial and labor relations concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Able and willing to perform the essential job requirements such as working at heights, climbing stairs, working in extreme heat or cold, or working in confined/restricted spaces.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, planning, scheduling and general supervision of work, evaluating job performance, and providing regular feedback and coaching for development of shift supervisors, as well as hourly production associates.
• Coordinate the departmental safety processes and education to ensure a safe work environment.
• Improves and maintains department performance according to set objectives and established goals for safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping and process reliability.
• Provides leadership for process improvement, regular team meetings and safety; facilitates proactive problem-solving.
• Responsible for accurate and timely production reporting.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution
• voluntary Long-Term Care
• Employee Assistance Programs
• personal volunteerism support
• diversity networks
• mentoring
• training and development opportunities
• 401k plan
• paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary
• 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment
• vacation accrual for future use after six months of employment
• eleven paid holidays per year
• paid parental leave for all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager