Operations Team Lead

Description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in timberland management, and manufacturing and distribution of wood products in the world.

The Team Leader is accountable and responsible for the leadership and management of a Functional Area as well as responsibility for an Operations Team. The Team Leader will provide a long term focus on continuously improving safety, housekeeping, environmental, quality, productivity and cost process within their areas of responsibility. The Team leader is responsible for the development of associates IDP’s as well as annual performance reviews. The Team Leader is responsible to ensure reliable methods exist and are followed within their team and area of responsibility.

Key Functions:

• Providing training, coaching and accountability to promote an injury free environment.

• Supervises more than one production area of a mill i.e., green end, stranding and debarking.

• Responsible for meeting production goals and for all aspects of supervising production employees on one or more Teams.

• This includes employee development/training, communication, performance reviews and pay rates.

• Typically requires more than five years of mill experience and reports to the Operations Mgr.

• The primary responsibility of this job involves management of people.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory, lead or management experience

• Strong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance

• Excellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required

• Pro-active with the ability to work with minimum supervision

• A team player who can effectively work with department managers and the Technical Director to achieve production & quality goals

• Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities a must

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Participate in safety initiatives, including exhibiting safe work practices and helping others work safely

• Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft program suite

• Must be willing to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays

• Must upload a resume with application

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Leadership/management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

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. 

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $69,300-$104,000 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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

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

Primary Location: USA-MI-Grayling

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Manager

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Day (1st)

Travel: No

Relocation Assistance: Available