Supervisor Trainee - Dry End

Weyerhaeuser • Raymond, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Dodson, LA lumber mill is seeking a Supervisor Trainee for the Dry End of our site, including the Kiln, Planer and Shipping Departments. This is a full-time hourly position that pays $29.10 per hour. This role works with production and site leadership to add to the front-line leader pipeline. This individual is responsible for participating in classroom, on the job training & other developmental activities to learn the technical aspects of the manufacturing process, develop leadership and teambuilding skills, and prepare to compete and assume full-time shift production supervision positions as opportunities occur. This individual will train on various shifts and teams in a 24/7 operating environment and therefore must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and/or holidays, to be considered for this opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (some college preferred)
• Satisfactorily completed probationary period and in good standing regarding discipline and attendance
• Actively engages in site safety program
• Demonstrates the capacity and desire to move into leadership role
• Strong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance.
• Excellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required.
• Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to work in extreme temperatures and be ambulatory for the majority of an assigned 12-hour shift.
• Ability to learn and comprehend entire manufacturing process with desire for upward mobility.

Nice To Haves

• some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Role model safe work practices, ensure proper job and safety rules are understood and followed by all employees, and lead safety and other team meetings.
• Role model all standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, & creating a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of work by teams.
• Participate in incident investigations and follow-up activities.
• Support, coach, and provide timely feedback and direction to associates.
• Participate in and/or lead unit initiatives and other assignments as required.
• Understand the manufacturing process flow and provide solutions to issues.
• Own and/or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety, environmental, or LEAN initiatives
• Provide coverage for production shift supervisors during vacations and other absences.
• Responsible for supporting production leadership to provide management and oversight of hourly production employees in a wood products manufacturing facility.
• Work with shift supervisors to assign work, evaluate job performance and set performance expectations for team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED