Shipping/Finishing Area Team Lead
About The Position
This position is in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. The Hudson Bay OSB Mill is a market-focused quality Oriented Strand Board (OSB) operation. This mill site includes a Log Yard, Green End, Drying, Pressing, Finishing and Shipping depts., Maintenance/Engineering. Annual production is 540mm3/8. The workforce of Approximately 160 employees is represented by the United Steelworkers Union (USW). The Shipping/Finishing Production Team Leader reports to the Production Manager. The Shipping/Finishing Production Team Leader will be a coach for the associates in all aspects of work. Production Team Leader provides a daily focus on safety adherence, also direction in housekeeping, environmental, quality, productivity, and cost efforts. Is a safety driven leader and coach practices Active Caring, Hands-on in housekeeping, quality, productivity & costs initiatives. Plan & lead effective pre-shift meetings, training sessions, continuous improvement efforts. Promotes change and growth as the key to sustained success and a way of life in working, establishes trust with associates through support, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up. Establishes performance standards and works with associates to meet behavioral expectations, promotes team member ownership in their areas and equipment - and of the mill (pride). Interfaces with other supervisors to consistently maintain standards - safety, housekeeping, performance, etc. Aligns with the Sales and Logistics teams. Participating in the selection of new employees; provides input to the HR Manager and Department Manager for employment, termination, and salary review decisions. Will be a proactive leader in safety, waste reduction, quality, and productivity. Facilitate team meetings, lead and motivate team members though effective goal setting, feedback and performance evaluations. Assigns a mentor to new associates to provide training & reliable methods of instruction. Personally, does final qualification learning checks on tasks and Job Instructions. Leads development of operating team on troubleshooting activities, minor maintenance, machinery optimization, ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, etc. Promotes and supports organizational goals, direction, and focus on continuous Improvement.
Requirements
- Demonstrate excellent safety performance and demonstrated ability to use and follow plant systems.
- Experience in an OSB operation.
- Ability to work in a 7/24 environment.
- Proven interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to provide consultation, coaching, facilitation or teaching with associates.
- Excellent communication skills to include written, verbal and listening and ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and experience in quality principles.
- Skilled in PC use with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to plan, organize, execute.
- Ability to change and adapt to new situations.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of entire department preferred.
- Proven mechanical skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Coach associates in all aspects of work.
- Provide daily focus on safety adherence, direction in housekeeping, environmental, quality, productivity, and cost efforts.
- Plan and lead effective pre-shift meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Establish performance standards and work with associates to meet behavioral expectations.
- Promote team member ownership in their areas and equipment.
- Interface with other supervisors to consistently maintain standards (safety, housekeeping, performance, etc.).
- Align with the Sales and Logistics teams.
- Participate in the selection of new employees; provide input to the HR Manager and Department Manager for employment, termination, and salary review decisions.
- Be a proactive leader in safety, waste reduction, quality, and productivity.
- Facilitate team meetings, lead and motivate team members through effective goal setting, feedback and performance evaluations.
- Assign a mentor to new associates to provide training & reliable methods of instruction.
- Perform final qualification learning checks on tasks and Job Instructions.
- Lead development of operating team on troubleshooting activities, minor maintenance, machinery optimization.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Promote and support organizational goals, direction, and focus on continuous Improvement.
Benefits
- Annual merit-increase program
- Annual Incentive Program (cash bonus)
- Comprehensive employee benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
- Voluntary Long-Term Care
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Support for personal volunteerism
- Sponsorship of diversity networks
- Mentoring programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Company’s 401k plan with paid company match and annual contribution
- 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
- Vacation accrual after six months of employment
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for all full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
