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Western Forest Products Production Superintendent in Vancouver, Washington
*THE OPPORTUNITY *
Western Forest Products is hiring for a Production Superintendent to be based out of our Columbia Vista Division in Vancouver, WA.
What You'll Do: With the overarching objective of Defining a Higher Standard in safety and continuous improvement, the Production Superintendent is responsible for delivering Dry Kiln, Planer, and Remanufacturing production volumes in a manner that support the Company's safety, sustainability, production, and financial goals. The Production Superintendent is a leadership role in the operation and provides direction for the safe and efficient coordination of Company employees and contractors.
Who You Are: You are a strong leader with a personal commitment to safe work practices who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate has thorough knowledge of and experience with lumber, quality, and grading standards. We are looking for a highly organized leader with 8-10 years of experience in Lumber Manufacturing Operations and thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing including equipment, processes, and products. You are eager to learn and want to grow with an industry leader in the ever-evolving, sustainable forestry sector.
Our total rewards offering includes:
- Salary range of $90,000 - $116,000 based on your skill level, qualifications, and experience
- Performance Bonus
- Dental and Medical Benefits; employee premiums for base plan are 100% paid for by WFP
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off (PTO) and Paid holidays
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety and Environmental Performance
- Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence to company safety and sustainability processes and procedures.
Financial Performance
- Work closely with the Operations Manager, Maintenance Department and Sales/Logistics to ensure coordination of operational decisions;
- Maintain and manage budget forecasts involving production, quality, grade yields and safety in planer and kiln;
- Support the establishment and ongoing improvement of production metrics;
- Review costs and metrics and utilizes data to improve efficiency;
- Oversee inventories, ensuring optimal levels are maintained;
- Purchasing of materials required for operations;
- Make recommendations on capital investment opportunities and oversee project implementation in order to provide greatest return to the company; and
- Recommend effective and innovative strategies for the financial well-being of the Operation.
Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction to improve safety and environmental performance, reduce operational costs, enhance lumber value, and maximize margins while promoting Western's core values;
- Create and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement;
- Protect Western's reputation by managing issues, engaging support from senior leadership as required;
- Hire, train, coach, mentor and manage the performance of salaried and hourly staff as well as contractors; and
- Leads the ongoing, continuous improvement of processes, quality standards, and overall operational efficiency.
Operations
Manage the Planer and Kiln operations in a visible and hands-on manner including executing day to day plans, setting clear expectations with Employees, building quality requirements into each area, and driving ongoing, active communication across the teams;
Ensure sa