Supervisor

Vaagen Brothers Lumber Co Inc•Colville, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Supervisor position in the Maintenance Dept. is to lead the team, creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation between major processing segments and integration of operating personnel and maintenance staff. A successful candidate will be able to elevate company practices, achieve production goals, and problem solve, while working closely with team members across all mill sites with a continued focus on safety, and productivity.

Requirements

5+ years in a leadership role overseeing a large department
5+ years in a manufacturing plant environment (lumber manufacturing a plus)
Experience in both maintenance and production a plus
Excellent in a team environment, with exceptional communication skills
Self-directed leader, safe leadership record, and can coach, teach, and train others to be leaders
Working knowledge of CMMS, Microsoft Suite, and Parts
Problem solving, technical troubleshooting, communication, planning, and organization skills
Strong computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft products
Ensure safe work practices & follow safety procedures
Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record
Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility
Lean techniques and experience preferred
Safe work record, good attendance record
Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment
Must have HS Diploma/GED
Must be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WAC
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam

Nice To Haves

Lumber manufacturing experience
Experience in both maintenance and production

Responsibilities

Promote safety to the team members and be an example of taking the lead in putting safety 1st
Coach, teach, and train team members - including documentation, disciplinary, hiring, training, project management, maintenance, schedules, and coordination with other departments
Attend a variety of daily huddles to assist in supporting maintenance and organization goals
Weekly Gemba Walks with Plant Manager, occasional Gemba Walks with other team members
Creating, tracking, and achieving maintenance metric goals
Ensures team members schedules align with equipment availability
Creates pride, ownership, and trust within the department and amongst operating departments
Analyzes causes and implements corrective action on repetitive or major problems
Eliminating clean up areas through better mechanical systems
Monitors line efficiency for maintaining targets for process improvements
Understanding of company profit, value, and cost analysis
Coaching and developing maintenance personnel with lean manufacturing principles including 6S, A3 thinking, managing for daily improvement, visual management, and other lean tools
Department metric tracking and problem solving to reach metrics
Ensure team members have good rapport with other departments, cross training is sufficient for support, and that all departments share common goals
Attend Supervisor operating meetings
Support Lean improvements and projects
Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their “home locations” at all times
Maintain lines of communication with other team members
Other duties as assigned