Kiln Lead

Scheduled shift is Sun-Tue 6am-6pm and Wed 6am-12pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor
• Follows ISO operating procedures and control plan.
• Adjust, correct and program the AGV and Flaw master system as needed
• Train new and existing employees, assess skill levels and conduct on-going training to achieve proficiency on shift.
• Effectively communicate quality issues as they arise to the quality department and/or Shift Manager/Supervisor.
• Develop and assist Shift Manager/Supervisor in the data entry of production information into computer systems.
• Produce reports relating to quality, scrap, efficiencies and other related reports relating to production.
• Support Shift Manager/Supervisors in the communicating of daily production goals, work instructions, and results to team.
• Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality policies and regulations; Ensure employees complete required related training
• Ensure ergonomic risk factors are reduced to an acceptable level when feasible.
• Lead injury/illness investigations and ensure accurate root cause is identified and addressed; Where feasible, strive to ensure injured employees do not return to a given job until the causative factors are identified and controlled.
• Promotes and adheres to all safety and health policies and procedures of plant.
• Performs other duties as requested by Manager.
• Make safe condition and operation of Kiln drying process first and highest priority
• Ensure drying consistency with a focus on lumber quality and drying metrics
• Create drying schedules and adjust seasonally and with fiber changes to dry consistent drying results
• Oversee and assist boiler operators doing tasks involved in production of kiln charges and regular maintenance
• Gather and analyze all drying data from green lumber to finished product in order to alter process due to seasonal and other influences

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Will be required to effectively communicate work processes, issues and other information relating to production and will assist employees in relating messages to Shift Manager/Supervisor.
• Basic understanding of Production Process Areas Good reasoning skills, self-driven, result oriented, and ability to make decisions.
• Ability to work with others in team environment.
• Ability to lead both individuals and teams.
• Demonstrate safe work practices.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours minimum)
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. continuously during shift, including twisting, turning, or bending with or without product in hand
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in extreme environmental temperatures
• Casual manufacturing environment; Comfortable attire appropriate for manual labor environment