Operations Team Lead

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in timberland management, and manufacturing and distribution of wood products in the world. 
The Team Leader is accountable and responsible for the leadership and management of a Functional Area as well as responsibility for an Operations Team. The Team Leader will provide a long term focus on continuously improving safety, housekeeping, environmental, quality, productivity and cost process within their areas of responsibility. The Team leader is responsible for the development of associates IDP’s as well as annual performance reviews. The Team Leader is responsible to ensure reliable methods exist and are followed within their team and area of responsibility.

Key Functions:

• Providing training, coaching and accountability to promote an injury free environment. 

• Supervises more than one production area of a mill i.e., green end, stranding and debarking. 

• Responsible for meeting production goals and for all aspects of supervising production employees on one or more Teams. 

• This includes employee development/training, communication, performance reviews and pay rates. 

• Typically requires more than five years of mill experience and reports to the Operations Mgr. 

• The primary responsibility of this job involves management of people.

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory, lead or management experience

• Strong leadership skills that include a proven ability to coach employees to a higher level of performance

• Excellent people skills with a result-oriented focus required

• Pro-active with the ability to work with minimum supervision

• A team player who can effectively work with department managers and the Technical Director to achieve production & quality goals

• Good planning, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities a must

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Participate in safety initiatives, including exhibiting safe work practices and helping others work safely 

• Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft program suite 

• Must be willing to work a rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays 

• Must upload a resume with application 

The following qualifications are preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Leadership/management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.  
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.