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Job Description
Production LeadVaagen Timbers, LLC. is a family-owned glue laminate facility located in Colville, WA. We pride ourselves in sustainably creating Cross Laminated & Glue Laminated Timber products. Our products are created with byproduct from the restoration of our forests to a sustainable state so that future generations can enjoy the unprecedented beauty and allure that is the Pacific Northwest. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. The primary role of the Production Lead is to guide the team; including, but not limited to, production flow and scheduling with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. A successful candidate will create a culture of teamwork and cooperation between major processing segments and integrate operating personnel and maintenance staff. Through cross training, the Production Lead is expected to assist with all positions across the facility.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Promote safety to the team members and be an example of taking the lead in putting safety 1stCoach, teach, and train team members - including documentation, disciplinary, hiring, training, project management, maintenance, schedules, and coordination with other departmentsOperate all production machinery throughout the facility and rolling stockImplement and maintain Quality Control Programs that certify the product meets our company high quality standardsBuild sustainable communication bridges between departments for quality, production changes, and inventory plans.
Know, Understand, and Apply all aspects of the Quality Management System, and Standard Quality Control ProceduresMonitor the quality of product and correct issues when substandard conditions existAnalyzes, identifies causes, and implements corrective action on potential issues Understanding of company profit, value, and cost analysisAttend a variety of daily huddles and operating meetingsDetermine how systems should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomesOptimize human capacity of team based on operational flow and needsPerforms mandatory pre-shift checklists and daily maintenance records Assist with preventive/predictive maintenance activities and cleaningOverseas and supports training and mentoring of employeesSupport Lean improvements and projectsKnow, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures Entry level laborer duties, including but not limited to, stacking boards, general cleanup, removal of wood waste and debris, and tending machines Maintain a clean and safe work areaEnsure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their home locations at all timesMaintain lines of communication with other team membersFill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when neededOther duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Leadership experience in the production industry5+ years in a leadership role overseeing 8+ people, preferred Ability to create quality and cost analysis Maintenance knowledge, preferred Ability to solve problems with a solution-oriented focus Excellent in a team environment, with exceptional communication and customer service skills Self-directed leader, safe leadership record, and can coach, teach, and train others to be leadersProblem solving, technical troubleshooting, communication, planning, and organization skillsStrong computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft productsEnsure safe work practices & follow safety procedures Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibilityLean techniques and experience preferred Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environmentMust have HS Diploma/GEDMust 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 timeApplicants 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, WACMust be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical examThis is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death
HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULE
45+ hours a weekShift work and/or weekends when necessaryFull time
SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS
Pay:
$25-$34/hrCompany provided laptop and phone allowance
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Full benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability and 401k with match For more information, please visit our website https://vaagentimbers.com/or our social media platforms.