Plywood Plant Manager

Freres Engineered Wood•Mill City, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and will lead the plywood production team in a continuous manufacturing environment. We are an innovative leader in mass timber manufacturing (specializing in patented Mass Ply Panels as a high-performance alternative to traditional CLT) and are seeking an experienced, skilled shift supervisor professional to join our team! Join Freres Engineered Wood at the forefront of the mass timber revolution. You’ll contribute to sustainable, high-impact projects, collaborate with industry leaders and academic partners, help shape emerging standards, and grow your expertise in renewable construction solutions that support both rural communities and healthy forests.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED preferred
Current forklift certification; some Mill experience, particularly with plywood, laminated veneer lumber, etc. a plus
5+ yrs of related work experience with shift/large crew supervision (50+ EE’s)
Proven leadership skills
Good analytical, problem-solving skills, computer and math skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Positive and Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
Ability to make important decisions under pressure
Time management skills
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing and database management
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management and customers
Experience with Microsoft Office 365
Experience using a scanner/tagging system for inventory control
The role requires the ability to perform the following essential physical functions, with our without reasonable accommodation: Standing for an extended period-of-time
Flexible Schedule: Working shift work and weekends
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time
Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt and frequent high levels of noise
Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently
Exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature and conditions
Consistently works near, on or around mechanical parts
Frequent reaching, handling, carrying and balancing
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Communicating, Acuity Far, Acuity Near, Depth Perception, and Feld of Vision.
Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a shop and plant environment as job duties require.
May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors.

Responsibilities

Responsible for employee's safety, production, quality and cleanliness of the overall facility
Supervise & coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in plant
Build employee commitment and ownership and hold employees accountable
Help Plant Manager with team development and growth, cross training employees, problem-solving and resolution in a face paced environment
Inspect quality of product and provide direction to team members to maximize efficiency
Oversee cycle counts to ensure accuracy: Identify damaged, lost or missing products
Detailed, organized, data entry for producing management reports
Lead safety meetings & trainings
Excellent team player with good communication skills
Flexible & contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results to meet deadlines
Utilizing time management and being prepared
Able to execute process when giving direction, verbal or written instructions
Understand priorities as a supervisor while making every attempt to keep critical Equipment and personal producing to get the best performance in the safest manner.
Must document all activity's, situations and issues which are required to be recorded in a timely manner.
Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.