Functional Area Supervisor at Weyerhaeuser

Weyerhaeuser Company is searching for an Functional Area Supervisor for the Arcadia Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility in Simsboro, Louisiana. 

Arcadia OSB is located in the Sportsman's Paradise of Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana.  It is situated near Ruston and Grambling, Louisiana, home to Louisiana Tech and Grambling State Universities.  The mill is located 20 minutes west of Ruston, 45 minutes west of Monroe, 55 minutes east of Shreveport, and an hour south of the Louisiana/Arkansas state line.

This is a salaried (exempt) first-line supervisory position reporting to the Operations Manager. The Functional Area Supervisor is responsible for the safety, production, and quality goals of a functional area in an OSB manufacturing facility.  The position must be committed to leading continuous improvement in safety, reliability, cost management, process improvement, production flows, contingent staffing, and housekeeping. 

Key Functions:

• Responsible for providing daily leadership and oversight of an area within an OSB manufacturing facility

• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of work

• Ensure proper job and safety rules are understood and followed by all associates

• Role model safe work practices and lead safety and other team meetings

• Ensure that appropriate incident investigation and follow-up takes place if safety or environmental incidents occur

• Meet production standards and goals

• Actively be involved in assigning work and evaluating job performance

• Support cross training initiatives to increase talent depth

• Support, coach, and provide timely feedback and direction to associates

• Manage downtime events

• Understand the process flow, have the ability to positively impact reliability, and provide pro-active solutions to issues

%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EHigh School diploma or equivalent required%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMinimum of two (2) years supervisory, lead or management experience%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EStrong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EExcellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EPro-active with the ability to work with minimum supervision%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EA team player who can effectively work with department managers and the Technical Director to achieve production %26amp; quality goals%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EGood planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities a must%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EStrong written and verbal communication skills%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EParticipate in safety initiatives, including exhibiting safe work practices and helping others work safely%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMust be computer literate with experience in Microsoft program suite.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMust be willing to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMust upload a resume with application.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe following qualifications are preferred but not required:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EBachelor%27s degree in a Science or Engineering field.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3ELeadership/management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EKnowledge of the OSB manufacturing process.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EApplication and knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Wood Products%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EWe%27ve 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EFor more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompensation:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of %2468,400 to %24102,600 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;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. %26nbsp;We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. %26nbsp;Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.%26nbsp;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.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERetirement:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPaid Time Off or Vacation:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;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. 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