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Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 200 employees.

Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. is looking for a Supervisor in the Boiler/Kiln department. The primary role of the Supervisor is to lead the team; creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation between major processing segments and integration of operating personnel and maintenance staff. This position is responsible for the steady flow of inventory through the lumber drying process with a continued focus on safety, and productivity.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Promote safety to the team members and be an example of taking the lead in putting safety 1^st^
• Monitoring the drying process with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, and production
• Coach, teach, and train team members - including documentation, disciplinary, hiring, training, project management, maintenance, schedules, and coordination with other departments
• Operate boiler systems to achieve safe and environmentally sound steam production to meet plant heat, drying needs, and power production
• Responsible for Environmental Compliance
• Weekly Gemba Walks with Plant Manager, occasional Gemba Walks with other team members
• Creating, tracking, and achieving department metric goals
• Creates pride, ownership, and trust within the department and amongst operating departments
• Analyzes, identifies causes, and implements corrective action on potential issues or malfunctions
• Monitors line efficiency for maintaining targets for process improvements
• Understanding of company profit, value, and cost analysis
• Ensure team members have good rapport with other departments, cross training is sufficient for support, and that all departments share common goals
• Attend a variety of daily huddles and Supervisor operating meetings
• Determine how systems should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Ensure proper placement of units and rotate inventory to maintain quality
• Respond promptly to any emergency situations or equipment failures to minimize downtime and prevent safety hazards
• Monitor kiln loading practices, correct issues, and communicate proper kiln loading practices
• Assist in training and mentoring of new employees
• Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are always in their "home locations"
• Maintain lines of communication with other team members
• Learning and applying lean business practices
• Fill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when needed

• Other duties as assigned

   

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized training or college courses in manufacturing or boiler technology required

5+ years' experience in a boiler or environment role

5+ years in a leadership role overseeing personnel

5+ years in a manufacturing plant environment (lumber manufacturing a plus)

Lumber drying experience preferred

Excellent in a team environment, with exceptional communication skills

Self-directed leader, safe leadership record, and can coach, teach, and train others to be leaders

Working knowledge of CMMS, Microsoft Suite, and Parts

Problem solving, technical troubleshooting, communication, planning, and organization skills

Strong computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft products

Ensure safe work practices