Supervisor Trainee - Sawfiling

Supervisor Trainee - Sawfiling

The Dodson Lumber Mill is seeking an experienced Sawmill Supervisor Trainee to join the team. This individual will work 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 saw filing process, develop leadership and teambuilding skills, and prepare to compete and assume full-time shift 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.

Key Functions:

• 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 saw filing process flow and provide solutions to issues.
• Own and/or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives.
• Provide coverage for saw filing superintendent and lead saw filer during vacations and other absences.
• Responsible for supporting leadership to provide management and oversight of hourly production employees in a wood products manufacturing facility.
• Work with saw filing superintendent to assign work, evaluate job performance and set performance expectations for team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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, analytical, planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite & other computer programs such as SAP and UKG.
• 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.
• Able to perform all essential job functions including saw/knife/guide changes, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, working from heights and in tight spaces within close proximity of sharp objects, and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
• Prior saw filing experience, metal working skills and machine shop skills preferred.