Lead - Green Veneer - Swing - Springfield Plywood

Position Title: Green End Lead

Reports To: Green End/Dryer Supervisor

Department: Green Veneer

Hours per shift: 8+ (Day, Swing, Graveyard); two 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch

Wage: Level 5/6 (Pay based on highest level position they break and machine center competencies they possess)

Position

Purpose:

Assist supervisor or general foreman in the green veneer operations on a daily/shift basis. Break machine operators for the purpose of keeping production flowing.

• Utilize action planning to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Help train new and experienced employees to improve their job skills to enhance quality and productivity.
• Knows and understands quality management system being used at facility.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in directing employees in their daily safety, production and quality duties.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in daily, weekly and monthly safety training.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in product scheduling.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in crew breaks and meal periods.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in production paperwork and inventory control.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman to complete employee daily, 30/90 day and yearly evaluations.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman to complete all administrative duties and recordkeeping as outlined by the plant manager and HR department.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in responsibility for cleanup activity during shift and between shifts.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in responsibility for all safety occurrences being entered into Basic Safe and initiation of IIT.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in pre‑shift meetings to discuss assignments and plan for the shift.
• Assist maintenance personnel or coordinate employee assistance in basic maintenance procedures.
• Must learn to run department specific machinery for the purpose of giving breaks to the regular operators or possibly covering the entire shift if necessary.
• Learn optimization systems in department. Utilize these systems to help improve mill profitability.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in setting/adjusting sizes on machine centers by making adjustments to machine center program parameters.
• Assist department supervisor/general foreman in disciplinary process.
• Take the lead in safety. Assist department supervisor/general foreman to verify adequate safety training, coaching and proper tools to safely perform the job. Promote safety awareness, ensure proper use of lockout/tagout/lock‑out procedures and PPE, encourage good housekeeping, and respond to employee and safety committee concerns in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental exposure – inside 90% of the time: average temperature 65 °F, high 100 °F, and low 40 °F. Outside 10% of the time: average temperature 65 °F, high 100 °F, and low 30 °F. Noise or vibration – includes machine operation and nearby equipment such as forklifts. Atmospheric conditions – fumes: none, dust: present, mist: water, odors: green veneer, gases: none, poor ventilation: none.

(1) Eye protection. (2) Hearing protection. (3) Approved footwear. (4) High‑visibility clothing (when entering and exiting mill or while on the floor).

Lifting maximum weight without assistance: 50 lbs. Lifting over 50 lbs requires two or more people or lifting devices. Carrying maximum weight without assistance: 10–75 lbs. Carrying over 75 lbs requires two or more people or lifting devices.

• Working knowledge of all green veneer manufacturing centers.
• Computer skills – experience with Excel, Word, and presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal with all levels of the company (hourly, supervisors, vendors, and management). Communication should be direct, non‑confrontational, and accurately assess areas needing improvement without exaggeration.
• Analytical skills – experience utilizing quality systems, statistical sampling, and data to identify trends.
• Training skills – ability to train, educate foremen, supervisors, leads and employees; present training via job guides, SOPs, and/or PowerPoint presentations.
• Tools – proficient with calipers, micrometer, and tape measure.
• Ability to work with little supervision; must be self‑directed in identifying and efficiently completing tasks.

• Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, approved footwear).
• Knowledge and understanding of company safety policies, including those for visitors and contractors.
• Knowledge and understanding of company lockout procedures.
• Ability to recognize unsafe behaviors in employees and supervisors.