Weyerhaeuser's Montana Wood Products has an opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor at our Plywood facility in Kalispell, Montana. Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, exceptional work ethic and a desire to continuously strive for operational excellence.

As the Production Supervisor on swing shift, you will play a key role in the business success of Plywood. You will lead a team that is accountable for the continuous monitoring of the quality of our veneer and optimization of the product and process in response to current operating conditions. You will analyze and interpret data, continuously evaluate the team’s performance and reliability of processes by providing immediate feedback and recommendations on challenges and opportunities. This individual should be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision while establishing effective relationships within your team as well as production and maintenance teams.

The Production Supervisor will report directly to the Plywood Plant Superintendent.

Key Functions

• Provide daily leadership and oversight of hourly production employees and oversee daily operations on the green end, layup and finish end.
• Role model safe work practices and ensure proper job and safety rules are understood by team and followed
• Improve and maintain department performance according to set objectives and established goals for safety, quality, process reliability, cost control and people development
• Responsible for ensuring veneer and panels meet standards, while reliably maximizing production rates and meeting customers’ expectations
• Responsible for all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Diligently work to process all maintenance through SAP.
• Support, coach and provide timely feedback and direction to employees
• Actively be involved in assigning work and evaluating job performance
• Motivate others by engaging them in problem solving and decision making
• Scheduling and attending regular production/safety meetings and facilitating proactive problem-solving
• Support cross training initiatives to increase talent depth on team
• Meet production standards and goals
• Efficiently manage downtime events

Additional Skills

• Commitment to actively promoting and exhibiting a caring safety culture
• Experience with SAP and Proficy strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all employees through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Supportive of quality, environmental and safety management systems and policies
• Able to independently analyze data and recommend alternative courses of action
• Able to organize and plan priorities
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Ability to make decisions and weigh outcomes
• Hold team members accountable for expectations and department goals
• Able to take direction and willing to take on new tasks/projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft program suite applications

• Must be able to accept and respond to afterhours calls, work weekends/holidays as needed

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management or related field preferred
• APA knowledge and Plywood experience preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or comparable environment with at least 2 years of experience leading employees is required About Weyerhaeuser * We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re 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. *We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.  *
  • About Wood Products We've 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, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
  • * Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $68,400 to $102,600 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 company’s 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. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours. / / Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants. / / /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./

Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Title: Production Shift Supervisor

Location: MT-Kalispell

Requisition ID: 01022309