Allweather Wood Company, (AWW) is seeking a Plant Manager for our treating plant based in Washougal, WA! This is an exempt position, the base salary for this position is $123,000 to $135,000.  Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience.  Please keep in mind the range published is the full base salary. Relocation assistance is available!

We also offer a generous benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance.  To learn more about our benefits click Here.

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.

Under the direction of the Director, Treating Operation this position manages all aspects of Plant Operations to ensure plant is ran in a safe, effective, and productive manner, while meeting the quality and delivery requirements of our customers. 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Plant operation supervision including but not limited to lumber storage and handling; inventory rotation; truck loading and unloading; special order fulfillment; plant maintenance; product packaging, and traffic.
• Manages and facilitates open communication between treating operations, sales, transportation and purchasing departments to address and quickly respond to inventory issues, quality expectations, and specific customer requests
• Manage inventory levels for treated products. Participating in physical inventory counts throughout the year to maintain accurate inventory.
• Plans and directs production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Understand production flow and work with site supervisors to achieve production expectations.
• Manage and understand pressure treatment process. Ability to fill in as needed and make corrective action plans to prevent and address non-conformance.
• Manage and regularly audit QC process and lab equipment to confirm AWPA standards are met economically, without over treatment.
• Analyze and review production data across entire business units to reduce inefficiencies and waste in plant.
• Maintains all company/state/federal required treating and environmental records to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Work with EHS staff to ensure all employees are trained, have all required PPE to perform assigned job duties.
• Manage process of maintaining required programs with EHS team for; stormwater, environmental, site safety and LOTO. Provide necessary records and manifests needed for required annual reporting.
• Directly supervise business unit employees in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws.
• Develop team through hiring, coaching and ongoing performance evaluation, resolving personnel-related issues and disciplinary actions as required.
• Accurately and timely communicates Company priorities, goals, and policies in the areas including but not limited to safety, environmental health, quality, productivity, and human resources.
• Develop a culture within the business unit to foster teamwork, initiating plans to motivate employees to achieve higher performance.
• Review, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and quality of product (continued improvement).
• Establish PM program with Maintenance department, stocking an inventory of critical spares, and having a knowledge of each department’s equipment and functionality.
• Assist in creating and distributing financial analysis, business plans, budgets, forecasts, and expectations, monthly and/or annually as required.
• Analyze the financial impact of the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term decisions.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and adjust planning and production schedules to achieve desired results.
• Travel of a local nature (within 100 miles) usually by car up to 10% of the time

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, preferred; 7 + years of progressive experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education including leadership of other personnel
• Management experience in pressure treating facility highly preferred
• 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
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees.

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Frequently sit and use a computer; regularly stand and walk through office, yard, storage, loading, and production areas, including concrete and uneven surfaces.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in a warehouse and/or outdoor yard setting where lumber and building materials are stored, moved, and distributed.
• Employees are frequently exposed to dust, wood particles, Treating chemicals in some locations, and moderate noise levels from machinery and forklifts.
• The role involves working around moving equipment, elevated loads, and other industrial hazards, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Surfaces may include concrete floors, uneven terrain, or outdoor gravel areas, which can be wet or slippery at times.
• The position may require working in tight spaces and around high shelving areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas. Only one area exceeds noise hearing protection required.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, safety footwear, hard hats and respiratory protection if necessary.

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.