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Truck Shop & Purchasing Supervisor

Collins
Chester, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
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.

The Truck Shop and Purchasing Supervisor supervises mechanics for a wood products manufacturing facility. This person also plans, executes, and finalizes purchasing strategies to ensure all procurement needs are met for the facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Direct the activities of the mechanics to ensure duties are assigned and equipment is maintained.
  • Administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by:
    • Populating the database with current facility/equipment data;
    • Assisting the Maintenance Superintendent in planning, scheduling, and assigning work orders;
    • Writing preventative/predictable maintenance work descriptions; and
    • Providing reporting.
  • Maintain purchasing files by:
    • Maintaining purchase requisitions;
    • Receiving freight and completing associated paperwork;
    • Tracking purchase orders and monitoring backorders and late deliveries;
    • Preparing freight bills;
    • Preparing and tracking warranty and merchandise returns;
    • Tracking and restocking inventory;
    • Preparing for the sale of obsolete and/or company property approved for sale by the Operations Manager; and
    • Assisting Accounts Payable with tracking to release payments.
  • 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the truck shop staff.
    • 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

  • Five (5) years of experience in the sawmill industry preferred.
  • Experience with heavy equipment and proficient in multiple operator roles.
  • Proven success at prior supervisory experience preferred.

Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

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.

Annual salary: $75,000 to $90,000 DOE

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

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