StellaJones Corporation Looking for Yard Supervisor at Clanton, AL Full Time

Stella-Jones is North America’s leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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We are seeking a qualified Yard Supervisor for our Clanton, AL operations. This role works with the Plant Manager, Production Manager and other Supervisors to provide assistance, coordinate production activities, and general supervision of the facility.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Supervise Production Operations in the Tie Yard
• Supervises placement of inventory on the yard to include quality, appearance, identification, and accuracy
• Works closely with Production Manager and schedule personnel and cation
• Oversees training/cross-training of employees
• Works closely with Production Manager to schedule treating as needed for order backlog
• Schedules uninspected material through stations to ensure payable schedule is maintained
• Learns Production Manager role in operations to serve as a back-up when necessary
• Enforces safety rules, conducts job-observation, and serves as LAI and PAI
• Gives direction to maintenance personnel as needed
• Provides information to the Production Manager and Plant Manager as needed
• Maintains time and production records
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental, Forestry or related field is preferred; and or three years supervisory experience as well as three years of production experience is required
• Experience: Supervisory experience in wood products and other manufacturing environments, general experience in manufacturing, quality control, safety and production processes
• License/Certifications: NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong management, planning, leadership and communication skills, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple demands, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines
• Proficient with inventory management systems
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, database software, work processing software, and presentation software

Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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