Kiln Lead at Royal Oak

Position Summary:

The Kiln Lead is responsible for overseeing Kiln PM program and working with the maintenance team to insure best possible kiln performance.

 Scheduled Shift is Sun-Tue 5am-5pm and Wed 5am-11am

Job Responsibilities:

·          Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor

·          Follows ISO operating procedures and control plan.

·          Adjust, correct and program the AGV and Flaw master system as needed

·          Train new and existing employees, assess skill levels and conduct on-going training to achieve proficiency on shift.

·          Effectively communicate quality issues as they arise to the quality department and/or Shift Manager/Supervisor.

·          Develop and assist Shift Manager/Supervisor in the data entry of production information into computer systems.

·          Produce reports relating to quality, scrap, efficiencies and other related reports relating to production.

·          Support Shift Manager/Supervisors in the communicating of daily production goals, work instructions, and results to team.

·          Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality policies and regulations; Ensure employees complete required related training

·          Ensure ergonomic risk factors are reduced to an acceptable level when feasible.

·          Lead injury/illness investigations and ensure accurate root cause is identified and addressed; Where feasible, strive to ensure injured employees do not return to a given job until the causative factors are identified and controlled.

·          Promotes and adheres to all safety and health policies and procedures of plant.

·          Performs other duties as requested by Manager.

·          Make safe condition and operation of Kiln drying process first and highest priority

·          Ensure drying consistency with a focus on lumber quality and drying metrics

·          Create drying schedules and adjust seasonally and with fiber changes to dry consistent drying results

·          Oversee and assist boiler operators doing tasks involved in production of kiln charges and regular maintenance

·          Gather and analyze all drying data from green lumber to finished product in order to alter process due to seasonal and other influences

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

·          Will be required to effectively communicate work processes, issues and other information relating to production and will assist employees in relating messages to Shift Manager/Supervisor.

·          Basic understanding of Production Process Areas Good reasoning skills, self-driven, result oriented, and ability to make decisions.

·          Ability to work with others in team environment.

·          Ability to lead both individuals and teams.

·          Demonstrate safe work practices.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

·          Ability to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours minimum)

·          Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. continuously during shift, including twisting, turning, or bending with or without product in hand

·          Ability to work overtime as needed

·          Ability to work in extreme environmental temperatures

·          Casual manufacturing environment; Comfortable attire appropriate for manual labor environment