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POSITION SUMMARY
The Dry End Supervisor is responsible for finishing and packaging rough lumber by utilizing a fully trained crew exercising proper safety procedures optimizing productivity and recovery maintaining byproduct quality and maintaining production goals for the Planer department.
The Dry End Supervisor instructs employees on safe and productive work habits and ensures proper reporting and recording of maintenance safety and environmental issues.
Primary challenges to this position include meeting production targets maintaining staffing requirements within budget meeting quality guidelines and maintaining alignment between all departments through effective communication.
The position has the authority to train and direct the workforce within the prescribed policies procedures and regulations of the operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
Ensure the planer department operates in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules regulations and policies;
Work with all staff and employees to recognize and eliminate safety hazards;
Ensure employees are trained in safe work practices and are compliant with regulations and policies
To ensure that all aspects of the mills established safety program are delivered to employees in a timely and effective manner;
Communicate with crew on topics of safety continuous improvement opportunities and direction of department
People Leadership
Support employee development through coaching feedback and performance management.
Oversee the daytoday activities of direct reports
Responsible for the training and development of team members
Ensure employees are managed consistently and in accordance with company policies and local laws
Operational
Through effective leadership meet or exceed product quality and shift production goals.
Coordinate product to machines by proper instruction and followup monitoring.
Manage review and follow up processes to ensure highest possible recovery from machine and operators.
Ensure machinery settings are adjusted on a regular basis so as to maintain optimum production and product quality.
Provide the necessary information input to generate accurate and complete shift production and safety reports
Education and/or Experience
Minimum 3 years production experience or equivalent.
Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment
Proven leadership ability
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Effective communication and computer skills
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time