At Collins, we are committed to building a better world.
As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands.
With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.
Position Summary:
The Dry End Supervisor will manage the day-to-day operations of the boiler, kilns, planer, and shipping departments while promoting safety, quality, productivity, recovery, and employee development.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Lead a safe working environment:
train employees in safe equipment operation;
motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance;
engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and
lead safety behavior by example.
Manage and direct flow of lumber through dry end operation to include the boiler, kilns, planer, and shipping.
Research and implement improved operational methods to improve grade recovery and costs.
Promote team communication between departments.
Process employee time and attendance reports.
Support operations in key variable tracking and data analysis.
Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor dry end employees to include the boiler, kilns, planer, and shipping.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Diverse background in the sawmill industry, including experience in an operation with a planer, kilns, and a boiler.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Positions may require additional PPE at specific times.
Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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