Production Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser Drayton Valley has an opening for a Production Supervisor with strong technical and leadership capabilities.

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership excellence to a shift of hourly associates in achieving safety, quality and production goals.

This individual is responsible for safely planning, coordinating and maintaining operational schedules, and supporting maintenance to ensure continuous process improvement.

The Production Supervisor is expected to be a role model in our safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates. Accountabilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.

Key Functions:

• Supervision and development of employees reporting to this position.
• Responsible for safe, efficient operation of crew and all production facilities while on shift.
• Ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed.
• Lead team meetings and safety training
• Safety identify process improvements and quality and production issues
• Ensures adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Proactively resolving employee issues and improve team work
• Coordinates operations activities with maintenance team, to proactively address all equipment concerns.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing appropriate reports for shift operation and verify payroll time sheets.

About Weyerhaeuser

We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. Our cellulose fibers are used to make diapers and other hygiene products that keep people clean and healthy. We innovate to use trees in products you may not expect, such as fabric, plastics and energy. We’re serious about safety, focused on performance and proud of what we do. In every corner of our company, you’ll find talented people who care about each other, the communities where we operate, and the planet we all share.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to join us as we work together to grow a truly great company for our shareholders, customers and employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preference will be given to those with sawmill experience.
• A University degree or College diploma with relevant/similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead implementation of Safety improvement.
• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience successfully leading a team to achieve excellent results.
• Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
• Strong communication skills: written, oral and listening.
• Ability to lead problem solving and analyze results to ensure objectives are met in a group/team environment.
• Good planning and organizing ability.
• Basic understanding of labour and or employee relations.
• Solid computer skills.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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