Supervisor Trainee - Dry End

Our Dodson, LA lumber mill is seeking a Supervisor Trainee for the Dry End of our site, including the Kiln, Planer and Shipping Departments. The 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.

• Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.
• Competitive Pay – $29.10 per hour
• Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
• Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 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% of your eligible pay.

• 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.

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

USA-LA-Dodson

Full-time

Entry Level

Experienced

• 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.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.