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Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}SupervisorVaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 175 employees. The primary role of the Supervisor position in the Maintenance Dept. is to lead the team, creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation between major processing segments and integration of operating personnel and maintenance staff. A successful candidate will be able to elevate company practices, achieve production goals, and problem solve, while working closely with team members across all mill sites with a continued focus on safety, and productivity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Promote safety to the team members and be an example of taking the lead in putting safety 1st Coach, teach, and train team members - including documentation, disciplinary, hiring, training, project management, maintenance, schedules, and coordination with other departments Attend a variety of daily huddles to assist in supporting maintenance and organization goals Weekly Gemba Walks with Plant Manager, occasional Gemba Walks with other team members Creating, tracking, and achieving maintenance metric goals Ensures team members schedules align with equipment availability Creates pride, ownership, and trust within the department and amongst operating departments Analyzes causes and implements corrective action on repetitive or major problems Eliminating clean up areas through better mechanical systems Monitors line efficiency for maintaining targets for process improvements Understanding of company profit, value, and cost analysis Coaching and developing maintenance personnel with lean manufacturing principles including 6S, A3 thinking, managing for daily improvement, visual management, and other lean tools Department metric tracking and problem solving to reach metrics Ensure team members have good rapport with other departments, cross training is sufficient for support, and that all departments share common goals Attend Supervisor operating meetings Support Lean improvements and projects Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures Maintain a clean and safe work area. Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their home locations at all times Maintain lines of communication with other team members Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

5+ years in a leadership role overseeing a large department 5+ years in a manufacturing plant environment (lumber manufacturing a plus) Experience in both maintenance and production a plus Excellent in a team environment, with exceptional communication skills Self-directed leader, safe leadership record, and can coach, teach, and train others to be leaders Working knowledge of CMMS, Microsoft Suite, and Parts Problem solving, technical troubleshooting, communication, planning, and organization skills Strong computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft products Ensure safe work practices & follow safety procedures Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility Lean techniques and experience preferred Safe work record, good attendance record Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment Must have HS Diploma/GED Must be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of

RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WAC

Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam

HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE

45+ hours a week Schedules will vary based on production, maintenance, and project schedule needso Shift work and/or weekends may be necessary Full time

SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS

Salary:

$100,000-$145,000 annually

Company Provided:

laptop and phone allowance

FLSA Status:

Exempt Full benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability PTO, and 401k with match For more information, please visit our website www.vaagenbros.com or our social media platforms.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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