Description:

Weyerhaeuser in Holden, LA is accepting applications for our CDK/Kiln Supervisor position.

The CDK/Kiln Supervisor will provide leadership excellence to multiple teams of hourly associates in achieving safety, quality and production goals in the area of continuous dry kiln operation. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Mill Manager and plays a key role in the mill leadership team. This position will also have additional responsibilities for Kilns Operations, Kiln Start-ups, and Kilns subject matter expert throughout Southern Lumber sites and travel to those sites as required.

The position includes the following duties/functions:

· The CDK/Kiln Supervisor will provide leadership excellence to hourly associates in achieving safety, quality and production goals. This individual is responsible for safely planning, coordinating and maintaining operational schedules and maintenance to ensure continuous process improvement with this innovative drying technology.

· The CDK/Kiln Supervisor is expected to be a role model in our safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity; fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates. Accountabilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

· This position will be responsible for developing and leading team meetings and trainings, meeting productivity and reliability goals, identifying safety, quality and production issues, and coordinating reliability work with maintenance teams. Additionally, the CDK Manager leads the team by proactively resolving employee issues, builds team work, and ensures adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

· This position will have additional responsibilities for Kilns Operations, Kiln Start-ups, and Kilns subject matter expert throughout Southern Lumber sites and travel to those sites as required.

Qualifications:

· 3- 5 years' experience in manufacturing and/or wood products drying processes

· At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience

· Work related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives

· Knowledge of safe and efficient operational and maintenance of thermal energy processes and components

· Data drive decision-making using solid analytical skills

· Communications and interpersonal skills consistent with managing multiple priorities in a team environment.

· Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates

· Willing and able to work all shifts, including weekends

· Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills

The following qualifications are preferred:

· Hands-on experience working in a lumber manufacturing environment

· Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Software, such as Maximo or SAP

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $81,313-$121,970.00 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 7% 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 5% 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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser: 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.

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

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.