Night-Shift

PLANER SUPERVISOR

Jasper Lumber Company, LLC- Jasper, AL

• Attractive Salary
• Jasper Lumber Company, LLC, a producer of Southern Yellow Pine top-quality lumber, is operated by Canada's Tolko Industries, a well-established, growth-oriented forest products company.

This transition has expanded our lumber production and created many new job opportunities at our Jasper facility. We are currently seeking a Planer Supervisor. The Planer Supervisor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Planer Department, including the safe processing and packaging of dry lumber. The Planer Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager and interfaces frequently with other departments, including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and Human Resources. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following

• Supervise Planer Mill operations within the sawmill, with safety as the top priority.
• Train and coach employees on safe work practices, job procedures, and proper equipment operation.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are properly inspected, maintained, and kept clean on a daily basis.
• Monitor production to ensure quality standards and product specifications are consistently met.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Oversee employee performance and disciplinary matters; recommend and administer corrective action in accordance with company policy.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues, meet production goals, and maximize resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
• Previous supervisory experience with strong leadership and team‑building abilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills (production reporting, email, data entry).
• Post-secondary education preferred in an industrial or manufacturing-related field (or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment).
• Operating knowledge of planer equipment, lumber grading, and finishing processes.
• Understanding of lumber quality standards, specifications, and defect identification.
• Ability to read and interpret production reports, SOPs, and safety documentation.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and the ability to coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Experience conducting safety meetings, job observations, and incident investigations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, to support operational demands.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person