Shift Supervisor PAL

Key Responsibilities: Production & Efficiency Workflow Management: Direct the daily activities of the shift to meet production schedules and minimize downtime. Operational Oversight: Monitor various stages of processing - including sawing, drying, planing, and treatment to ensure optimal machine performance. Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical or operational bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance teams for rapid resolution. Safety & Compliance Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards and internal safety protocols (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE compliance).Incident Reporting: Conduct safety briefings and lead investigations into any near-misses or on-site incidents. Environmental Standards: Ensure the facility remains compliant with dust control, waste management, and local environmental regulations. Team Leadership Supervision: Manage a team of 15-30 employees, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution. Training: Onboard new hires and provide ongoing cross-training on specialized wood processing equipment. Accountability: Maintain high morale while ensuring all staff meet productivity and attendance expectations. Quality Control Product Integrity: Conduct regular inspections of processed wood to ensure it meets grade specifications and moisture content requirements. Waste Reduction: Monitor recovery rates and implement strategies to minimize wood waste and maximize yield.

Qualifications & Skills: Experience 3+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (experience in timber, pulp, or wood processing is highly preferred). Technical Knowledge Understanding of wood grading, sawmill operations, or industrial kiln drying processes. Problem Solving Ability to think critically under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, work in varying temperatures (indoor/outdoor), and navigate a heavy industrial setting. Communication Strong verbal and written skills for reporting production metrics and leading team huddles.

Work Environment: This position operates in a high-decibel industrial environment involving heavy machinery and moving equipment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production demands. PAL