Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor- Tillamook 

Stimson Lumber Company in Tillamook, Oregon is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor who is team-oriented and possesses strong communication skills.  Our supervisors work within a group that embraces innovation and continuous improvement, providing leadership and tools that encourage their teams to grow into and beyond their positions.

Accountabilities:
-          Responsible for providing safe work area for employees and ensuring employees receive appropriate training and support.  Cleanliness expectations are assigned and monitored.
-          Responsible to consistently achieve success relative to department KPI’s and goals, asking for support when needed.
-          Manages a team of accountable for all production, safety, and housekeeping within assigned department.
-          Ensure quality goals are achieved within the department.  This requires excellent communication with other departments which are either delivering raw materials or receiving department output.
-          Serve as a catalyst of continuous improvement by challenging quality, safety and production through project justification, goal setting and cause and effect-relationships. 
-          Be a driver of proactive safety behavior by leading by example, holding employees accountable for unsafe practices 
-          Actively engage in safety initiatives to continually communicate comprehensive and interactive safety protocols that target and identify safety hazards 
-          Effectively and efficiently manage labor costs in the department through overtime and shift scheduling  
-          Actively engage all employees to ensure teamwork, alignment of team to goals, effective training and resolution of problems.  Work with employes to understand their long term career goals and work with them on their progression. 
-          Monitor and track supplies, expenses and repairs to maximize mill production and quality while minimizing costs. 
-          Innovatively approaching problems to determine effective solutions while challenging the status quo.  
-          Hold direct reports accountable to expectations and goals through expectation setting, coaching, and written feedback.   
 
Qualifications:
-          External candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role with strong safety and CI experience.  Internal candidates can be trained in this position if they have demonstrated leadership abilities and understanding of the functions of the mill and departments.
-          Ability to foster and lead a “can-do” while ensuring safety and quality within the department and mill. 
-          Quick thinker with the ability to adapt to new situations and proficient at absorbing and comprehending new information   
-          Demonstrated record of successful safety performance 
-          Possess strong leaderships skills, including contributing to and enhancing teams 
-           Basic computer skills.
-          High School diploma or equivalent required 

Stimson Offers:
•    401(k) with a 6% company match- vested IMMEDIATELY!
•    Medical / Dental / Vision Options
•    Company Profit Sharing
•    Paid Time off & 9 Paid Holidays
•    Employee Referral program; earn a $2,500-$5,000 bonus for a successful referral
•    Wellness Program with reward incentives
•    Tuition Reimbursement, Apprenticeships, Career Development
•    Access to company-owned land for recreation

For details about employee benefits and Stimson values: www.mystimson.com
 

Who are we…
•    Stimson Lumber is a leader in the forest products and natural resources industry with around 500 employees and several locations across Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana.  We are progressive, forward thinking culture with a focus on developing our people.  Our employees are given the tools and opportunities to maximize their talent and achieve professional and personal goals.  

•    We have been a recognized leader in our industry with our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement mentality for decades. 

Why work here…
•    We are hiring people who are passionate about what they do every day, have a desire to make a difference and thrive in a team environment.  We reward our employees through competitive compensation, great benefits and a fantastic place to work!

As an equal employment opportunity company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.  Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.