Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a look at what’s included: - Medical + Prescription Drug - Dental + Vision - 401(k) Retirement Savings
Primary Duty:
Responsible for supervision of boiler operation crew, which includes, but is not limited to safety, product quality, training and development of hourly employees, department workflow and manpower utilization, communication, and administering company policies and procedures. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to BIC (Boise Improvement Cycle), quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Requires a strong commitment to and passion for safety and achieving a zero-incident goal.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
- Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
- Provides reports on a daily/weekly frequency to summarize results of production flow.
- Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on overall production/quality/safety issues.
- Aids in the process of educating machine operators on their contribution to the throughput and quality of finished products.
- Trains hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety and investigation of accidents - holding periodic safety meetings with hourly employees.
- Facilitates and coordinates accident investigations.
- Develops good employee relations, handles employee complaints promptly.
- Provides activity reports to management on the safety, production, maintenance, and quality of the plant.
- Identifies and responds actively to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.
- Maintains an environmental awareness and promotes safety practices according to company policies and procedures.
- Reviews work performed and appraises performance.
- Must understand and facilitate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes in addition to scheduling and maintenance.
Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions
College Degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Essential qualifications include proven skills in a production environment with an understanding of manufacturing practices, excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with people and to facilitate change and growth in a team environment. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule (to include swing and graveyard work) in a production-manufacturing environment. PC skills essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience; typically, more than five (5) years of experience in related job function. Windows NT programs helpful.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $114,000 DOE*
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function
- Proven skills in a production/manufacturing environment with understanding of manufacturing practices
- Excellent communication and people skills; ability to facilitate change and develop teams
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous improvement (BIC)
- Available to work a flexible schedule including swing and graveyard shifts
- PC skills (essential)
- Previous supervisory experience
- Typically more than five (5) years of related experience
- Experience with Windows NT programs (helpful)
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
