What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plywood Plant Manager position at Freres Engineered Wood?

Job Title:

Shift Supervisor

Branch:

Plant 3

Report To:

Plant Manager

Schedule:

Schedule TBD After Training Period (10/hr days/Rotating shift)

Status:

Full-time

Wage Range:

$(DOE)

Date:

March 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and will lead the plywood production team in a continuous manufacturing environment.

We are an innovative leader in mass timber manufacturing (specializing in patented Mass

Ply Panels as a high-performance alternative to traditional CLT) and are seeking an experienced, skilled shift supervisor professional to join our team!

Join Freres Engineered Wood at the forefront of the mass timber revolution. You’ll contribute to sustainable, high-impact projects, collaborate with industry leaders and academic partners, help shape emerging standards, and grow your expertise in renewable construction solutions that support both rural communities and healthy forests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for employee's safety, production, quality and cleanliness of the overall facility
Supervise & coordinate production efforts that drive improvement in plant
Build employee commitment and ownership and hold employees accountable
Help Plant Manager with team development and growth, cross training employees, problem-solving and resolution in a face paced environment
Inspect quality of product and provide direction to team members to maximize efficiency
Oversee cycle counts to ensure accuracy: Identify damaged, lost or missing products
Detailed, organized, data entry for producing management reports
Lead safety meetings & trainings
Excellent team player with good communication skills
Flexible & contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results to meet deadlines
Utilizing time management and being prepared
Able to execute process when giving direction, verbal or written instructions
Understand priorities as a supervisor while making every attempt to keep critical Equipment and personal producing to get the best performance in the safest manner.
Must document all activity's, situations and issues which are required to be recorded in a timely manner.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The role requires the ability to perform the following essential physical functions, with our without reasonable accommodation:

Standing for an extended period-of-time
Flexible Schedule: Working shift work and weekends
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time
Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt and frequent high levels of noise
Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently
Exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature and conditions
Consistently works near, on or around mechanical parts
Frequent reaching, handling, carrying and balancing
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Communicating, Acuity Far, Acuity Near, Depth Perception, and Feld of Vision.
Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a shop and plant environment as job duties require. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED preferred
Current forklift certification; some Mill experience, particularly with plywood, laminated veneer lumber, etc. a plus
5 yrs of related work experience with shift/large crew supervision (50 EE’s)
Proven leadership skills
Good analytical, problem-solving skills, computer and math skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Positive and Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
Ability to make important decisions under pressure
Time management skills
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing and database management
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management and customers
Experience with Microsoft Office 365
Experience using a scanner/tagging system for inventory control

Qualifications:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The role requires the ability to perform the following essential physical functions, with our without reasonable accommodation:

Standing for an extended period-of-time
Flexible Schedule: Working shift work and weekends
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time
Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt and frequent high levels of noise
Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently
Exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature and conditions
Consistently works near, on or around mechanical parts
Frequent reaching, handling, carrying and balancing
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Communicating, Acuity Far, Acuity Near, Depth Perception, and Feld of Vision.
Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a shop and plant environment as job duties require. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors.

BENEFITS

We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Section 125, 401K, profit sharing, Holiday Pay and discretionary quarterly bonuses.

OUR COMPANY

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to sustain in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100 years.

We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity.

Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!

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