Operations Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser's is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. We're looking to grow our business with innovative leaders who can contribute to a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. Our associates are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. Our focus is as much on building our people as on building the business. We believe in growing individuals, encouraging diversity and supporting our communities. We seek out achievers, leaders and visionaries. In return, we offer competitive salary, excellent benefits and outstanding career development. Some travel is required.

This ‘hand’s on’ Operations Supervisor position is part of Weyerhaeuser's Distribution Business, reporting to the Site Operations Manager. Although this position is expected to work very closely with the rest of the team as a hands on operator. This position also provides leadership and supervision of the operations function (receiving, warehousing and distribution). The Operations Supervisor assists in leading the operations team; provides coaching, guidance, management and direction to the team in the world class distribution of building products. This position works under the guidance of the Site Operations Manager.

Key Functions

• Assists in leading a team of warehouse associates and forklift operators in safely and efficiently distributing building material products
• Provides strong leadership in safety, customer service, performance management, employee development and training, inventory management, and problem solving
• Assists in leading the safety effort - improves and reinforces the safety program and safety culture
• Works collaboratively as a member of the leadership team to continuously improve the operating procedures, provide superior customer service and excellent financial return to the company
• Works closely with the sales team to meet customer service expectations (e.g., scheduling order fulfillment and cost-effective delivery)
• Develops and maintain strong customer relationships; including sharing of safety and sales operations best practices with outside customers and vendors
  
  

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-PA-Easton

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Required Skills And Experience

• Personal commitment to safety as #1 priority
• At least one year leading a team, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution setting
• Ability to motivate, influence and encourage a diverse group with varied skill levels and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships across multiple functions
• Working knowledge of how a business is run and variables that impact profitability
• Ability to effectively coach and develop a team-oriented, customer service driven operation
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, a high level of initiative, commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Must be computer literate, MS Office preferred, SAP experience is preferred
• Positive, committed to being a team player and a high achiever
• Demonstrated ability to set expectations, engage, and develop others and hold people accountable
• Demonstrated technical acuity to lead operational improvements for this area
• Passion and urgency to deliver results: demonstrates ability to lead change both technically and through influencing their team
• Evidence of demonstrating the Weyerhaeuser Values of Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability and Innovation
• Effective use of electronic tools to maintain good communications, retrieve, produce and analyze data, and prepare reporting information
• Experience scheduling and managing ELP optimization and manual production order processes
• Experience managing and scheduling work for ELP operations associates
• Support analysis and identification of replenishment items (MIT’s)
• Experience scheduling and managing outbound-inbound deliveries utilizing most cost effective carrier and route.
• Experience ordering supplies using P-Cards and processing monthly statements.
• Word document processing experience
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Bachelors degree or someone working towards completion
• Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices desired
• SAP or similar WMS (warehouse management system) experience a plus
• Prior experience with building materials distribution
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supply chain logistics processes, including demand planning, distribution requirements planning, inventory management and control, transportation and logistics planning, and warehousing
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.)
• Upward mobility potential
• Ability to move between businesses/functions in future assignments
• Change Management experience
• Experience in developing work standards and procedures (SOP, JSA, JSI, Policies, etc.)
• Successful prior leadership experience in technical field
  
  

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $52,000 - $78,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 7% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

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.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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