Production Supervisor Job Dodson Louisiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Dodson

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Production Supervisor - Planer Mill for our lumber manufacturing facility in Dodson, LA. The Dodson mill is a dimensional lumber mill located in North Central, Louisiana. Sawmilling in Dodson has a rich history where it was home to the largest sawmill in the United States in 1900. It is located close to Ruston, LA, North Central Louisiana has great communities, outdoor scenic attractions, thriving arts, recreation and shopping.

The Production Supervisor - Planer Mill is responsible for direct supervision of a team of hourly employees. This includes the safety, production, and quality goals of our Planer Mill. The Production Supervisor is committed to continuous improvement in safety, cost management, process improvement, plant scheduling, production flows, staffing and housekeeping. Relocation assistance is available!

Key Functions:

Responsible for providing daily leadership and oversight of hourly production employees to ensure safe and efficient execution of work

Ensure proper job and safety rules are followed

Role model our Core Values (Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion) and People Principles (Appreciate, Respect, Listen, Communicate and Value) to foster a positive work environment, and ensure open communication among associates

Lead safety and other team meetings

Project needs and balance labor resources to ensure continuous improvement in safety, quality and production

Set performance expectations for team that directly support the mill goals

Active involvement in assigning work and evaluating job performance

Support, coach, and provide timely feedback and direction to employees

Ensure compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, and local laws, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in an industrial environment

Leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance

Strong people skills with a result-oriented focus

Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities

Experience in routine manufacturing concepts such as housekeeping, ergonomics and labor efficiency

Flexible work hours are necessary to meet the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Must be willing to work any required shift and on weekends as needed

Effective problem-solving techniques and ability to make process improvement recommendations

Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills

Committed to professional ethical standards

Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set

Ability to handle large volume of work, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field

What We Offer:

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $68,400 - $102,600 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:
When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement:
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:
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