Log Yard Supervisor
Longview, WA - USA
Job Summary
- Bachelors degree in Forestry Business Maintenance Engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and understanding of OSHA requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Strong organizational communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in log yard wood products sawmill or manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading an hourly workforce in a union environment.
- Five or more years of leadership experience.
- Experience with UKG.
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.
What We Offer...
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $69000 - $104000 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Frontline Leader to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Longview Washington. As the Log Yard Supervisor you will provide leadership for safety environmental stewardship and operational excellence while overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Log Yard and supporting a team of hourly employees. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe efficient and reliable operation of the log yard; driving continuous improvement; fostering employee development; and maintaining a strong culture of accountability and teamwork.
This role also serves as the Process Owner for the Merchandiser and Log Yard operations (Group A) providing leadership across day and swing shifts ensuring equipment readiness inventory accuracy employee performance and strong coordination with Mill Operations Timberlands and Maintenance. The position plays a critical role in improving communication training machine reliability and overall mill performance. This salaried role reports to the Sawmill Operations Superintendent.
Located in Southwest Washington the Longview area offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation including fishing hunting hiking camping boating skiing and mountain biking. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas while remaining just 45 minutes from Portland Oregon providing convenient access to professional sports major airports arts dining and entertainment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership coaching and development for a team of union electricians and apprentices.
- Championing a strong safety culture by ensuring safe work practices hazard identification risk assessment and compliance with site standards.
- Support mill reliability by driving effective maintenance execution troubleshooting root cause analysis and defect elimination.
- Partner with Operations Reliability Planning and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and availability.
- Establish and reinforce standards for troubleshooting preventive maintenance work quality and communication between crews and shifts.
- Lead training and workforce development efforts to build technical capability and succession strength within the electrical organization.
- Support planning and scheduling processes to ensure maintenance resources are aligned with business priorities.
- Utilize SAP CMMS maintenance metrics and reliability tools to prioritize work and improve overall effectiveness.
- Promote teamwork accountability and continuous improvement while fostering positive labor-management relationships.
Weve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century weve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
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