Woodyard Area Manager - OSB

Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the woodyard by training and leading the woodyard team.

• Constantly monitor area to ensure compliance of all mill safety procedures and review tasks to prioritize safety.
• Analyze various means of data to best set priorities needed for the area in addition to suggesting process improvements.
• Assist in prioritizing work orders and requests for your area by collecting data and presenting it in an understandable manner. Coordinate high‑priority tasks with maintenance department leadership.
• Attend down day planning meetings to prioritize area repairs and improvements.
• Collaborate with team to complete root cause analysis (RCA) for all downtime events that are greater than 30 minutes or accumulate to more than 2 hours of downtime per month.
• Assist shift supervisors and leadership with area needs to include safety and housekeeping and fill in as needed.
• Take ownership of your area by training team members while identifying individual areas of excellence or needed improvement. Motivate and encourage continuous improvement of skills and learning of new skills.
• Review, update, implement, and administer training manuals, programs, and procedures to include pay for skills.
• Actively participate in pre‑task assessments and non‑routine work in assigned area.
• Coordinate the collection of SSOP, LOTO procedures and safe work practices associated with their area and catalog them in CMMS and/or the site SSOP database.
• Ensure consumable inventories are maintained in your areas.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Site Leadership.

• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Wood Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing in the wood products industry (OSB, MDF or Plywood preferred).
• Must have held a leadership role which included direct reports and process management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build a team that prioritizes treating one another with respect and dignity.
• Ability to motivate team members toward task completion while being able to defuse high‑tension situations.
• Project Management skills with a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office software, time management software, and maintenance/work order management software.
• Ability to make sound decisions while under pressure, facing tight time constraints.
• Posess a sense of urgency when dealing with time sensitive work tasks.
• Have an expert knowledge and understanding of woodyard equipment, i.e., cranes, debarkers, stranders/chippers, bin systems, loader operations.
• Be reliable by possessing consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On‑the‑job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing