Allweather Wood Company (AWW) is seeking an experienced Supervisor for Production based in our Loveland, CO treating facility. The base salary for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00.  Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education and/or experience.  Please keep in mind that that the range published is the full base salary. We also offer a generous benefits package. To learn more about our benefits click Here 

This position is onsite and requires regular, physical attendance.  Successful candidates must be able to work in person, interact directly with co-workers and team members, and fully participate in collaborative, in-office activities. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants, and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing a team of hourly employees in the production activities of the plant while safely achieving the company’s quality and productions goals. This position is also responsible for assisting the Production Manager to ensure that the production activity meets company expectations for production scheduling and inventory control.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise employees responsible for treating lumber to required retention levels, preparing barcoding and end-tagging, and shipping treated products.
• Provide effective, positive leadership to motivate hourly production employees to meet or exceed established company goals.
• Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Production Manager or Treating Plant Manager.
• Operate various machinery as needed to maintain production coverage during staffing shortages or absences.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate lumber manufacturing operations in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, product adjustments, chemical purchasing, and material allocation.
• Direct and coordinate the Top Cap crew to ensure efficient operations and high-quality production.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; address complaints; and resolve employee concerns.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and production data.
• Interpret company policies for employees and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Establish or modify work procedures to meet production schedules and operational demands.
• Analyze operational issues and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Recommend changes to working conditions or equipment usage to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Investigate and resolve work-related problems, providing guidance and support to employees as needed.
• Initiate and support employee engagement and performance improvement efforts to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, production records, and inventory stock rotation.
• Report machinery and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel promptly.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of three years related supervisory or key leadership experience in a lumber manufacturing facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle including automobiles and truck in accordance with company policy guidelines.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees.
• Basic Algebra skills
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Experience with Lumber Track is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level to stock supplies and wrap or tag products.
• The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or move boxes, materials, or lumber weighing between 25 and 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes from chemicals used in wood treatment processes, and airborne particles such as sawdust.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration from operating machinery and mobile equipment, including forklifts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.
• This position requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, a hard hat, leather or rubber gloves, sleeve protection, leather aprons, and face shields, in accordance with company safety policies.

Competencies:

Project Management

Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Oral & Written Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and requests clarification; Responds well to questions.

Motivation & Initiative

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions as appropriate; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Adaptability & Dependability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Understands that safety is the #1 most important, front-of-mind quality in work performance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.