Weyerhaeuser is currently searching for a Dry Side Production Superintendent to support our Lumber facility in McComb, MS. The Production Superintendent is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the unit manager and is a key member of the McComb leadership team. As Production Superintendent, you are responsible for the safe coordination and oversight of the daily activities in the planer mill, kilns, and shipping departments, which includes interfacing with the sales department. You are a safety role model with excellent team skills and a proven ability to lead and develop people.
Key Functions:
Hiring, planning, scheduling and general supervision of work, evaluating job performance, and providing regular feedback and coaching for development of shift supervisors, as well as hourly production associates
Coordinate the departmental safety processes and education to ensure a safe work environment
Improve and maintain department performance according to set objectives and established goals for safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping and process reliability
Provide leadership for process improvement, regular team meetings and safety
Facilitate proactive problem-solving
Ensure accurate and timely production reporting
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Forestry, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
Track record of success in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability in leading a team to achieve breakthrough results
Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other Windows based programs and internet skills
Willing and able to accept and respond to after hour's calls, work weekends/holidays as needed
Working knowledge of business and financial concepts
Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals
Lumber or wood products experience is preferred
Able and willing to perform the essential job requirements such as working at heights, climbing stairs, working in extreme heat or cold, or working in confined/restricted spaces.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,351-$146,027 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 10% 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.
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.
About Wood Products: We have 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. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
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.