The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operations of the Sawmill. Ensure that budgeted Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are achieved. Set schedules, goals, and objectives to maximize production requirements with a focus on safety, up-time, efficiency, and housekeeping. Inspect product to verify production specifications are met. Train and supervise production team members. Support and ensure a positive culture at the Ola facility is a safe, clean, efficient, and desired location for team members to work. Perform other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $62,566.60-$104,277.67.

This position is bonus eligible, with a target value of 10% salary.

Key Activities: 

Leadership:

• Provide leadership in the development of hourly team members through training, daily coaching, and performance review feedback on all equipment and processes in area of responsibility. Encourage team member involvement, information sharing, problem solving, total quality and process improvement teams.

• Continuous observation of operators to ensure that job descriptions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are adequate and current. This will ensure improved training and overall recruitment.

• Provide information and training for team members on all equipment and processes in the green end sawmill.

• Complete all hourly payroll approvals. Time approvals must be approved by the end of the production week and no later than Monday morning of the week following 7:00 a.m.

• Overtime continuously monitored with the goal of achieving 15% or less.

• Approval of team members paid time off (PTO) and turn in necessary paperwork to HR for processing timely.

• Participate in interviews and selection process of team members for the sawmill, as well as the selection process through the job bidding policy.

• Provide HR timely documentation regarding occurrence reports, progressive disciplinary actions on attendance of team members, performance reviews, performance related disciplinary actions, training opportunities, and other paperwork as deemed necessary.

• Provide an atmosphere that leads to continual improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

• Create a positive culture environment where team members are noticed/acknowledged daily, their ideas and suggestions are heard, they are treated with respect and kindness, and they are greeted with empathy and concern for their overall well-being. 

Production and Quality:

• Plan and schedule the detailed operations of the sawmill to include schedules, goals, objectives, and support the other teams of the operation process.

• Achieve and maintain budgeted production levels with a focus on safety, up-time, and efficiency.

• Identify projects for new technology or processes to improve recovery, uptime, and productivity.

• Identify and correct any potential problems (troubleshooting) and take appropriate action necessary to prevent serious equipment failure.

• Ensure that Work Orders for failures are created and accurately describe in detail the corrective actions needed.

• Plan effective use of available resources and assist in the development of process, design, and operational improvements.

• Identify possible cost savings in the sawmill while being mindful of overall cost and impact to production output.

Safety and Environmental: 

• Maintain a safe, clean, environmentally compliant facility and a work atmosphere conducive to promoting and encouraging safe working behaviours. Encourage team member accountability with an understanding of consequences to performing unsafe acts.

• Lead, participate in, and promote all safety activities including regular safety meetings, attending the plant wide safety team meetings, and promoting near miss/hazard recognition reporting.

• Continuous compliance with all team members regarding SLAM card policy with each task being challenged and verified.

• Continuous compliance with all team members regarding LOTOTO policy with each task being challenged and verified with proper lock out and testing.

• Ensure adequate security and protection from hazards (fire etc.)

• Ensure that all safety/environmental recordkeeping is completed in a timely manner by reporting and completing necessary paperwork timely.

• Safety observations and near miss forms completed weekly and turned in to Safety coordinator for tracking of leading indicators.

• Ensure that all team members are given the opportunity to complete monthly Vivid Trainings with a goal of 100% monthly compliance. Variance in compliance needs to be documented.

• Allow safety committee team members to be active and participate in activities and meetings as required.

• Operate the assigned areas in compliance with environmental regulations and other state/federal laws/regulations to ensure compliance.

• Provide information and training on OSHA rules and regulations and additional site procedures. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety training and document as required.

• Monthly walk around housekeeping audits including pictures and descriptions with a corrective plan of action, communicated with teams via email, to address concerns and ensure that all team members have a focus of continuous improvement in safety and housekeeping compliance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related preferred.

• Minimum of three-five years of industry experience. One year of leadership/supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and UltiPro systems preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

• Must have good organizational and computer skills.

• Must be self-motivated and energetic.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.

PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer.