What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Leader position at West Fraser?
JOB SUMMARY
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
At West Fraser, our Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the shift supervisor in leading a team of production staff to produce quality products, safely and efficiently, in a 24/7/365 environment. At times, the Shift Lead may be required to run the shift in the supervisor’s absence.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote, contribute to, and lead a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all Standard Safety Operating Procedures.
- Contribute to and lead a culture of quality, driving continuous improvement by regularly identifying and addressing opportunities.
- Maintain production by communicating expectations, monitoring processes, observing control points and equipment, establishing priorities, and reporting results to the shift supervisor.
- Work closely with facility maintenance and engineering personnel to identify potential problems, streamline processes, and implement improvement suggestions and activities.
- Manage teams by delegating daily tasks and assist in the development of programs.
- Assist in the training of team members.
- Ability to operate multiple machine centers and fill in on shift when needed.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule and provide shift coverage when needed.
- Other tasks as assigned by leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three to five years’ experience in a lead capacity within wood products manufacturing or similar industry
- Experienced working in a 24/7/365, continuous production environment
- Solid understanding of industrial manufacturing environments, specifically safety, quality, and production.
- Proactive and enthusiastic with demonstrated collaborative leadership skills
- Ability to train and maintain strong teams through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments.
- Ability to deescalate tense/stressful situations while always treating members with respect and dignity.
- Proficiency in the use of various computer systems and applications (Microsoft Office, CMMS).
- Ability to pick up on new ideas, listen to instructions, and understand procedures effectively.
- Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
Wellness Pay Program
On-the-job training and
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
