Northwest Hardwoods Inc.

1st Shift Yard Leader - $18 to $21 per hour + Lead Pay

Location: Titusville, PA

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is a world-class, integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a Yard Lead candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge. This person will be the driver of our NWH Corporate Values each and every day.

Position Overview: This position is responsible for process leadership in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvements in processing both KD and OSP lumber from the infeed through the kilns. Setting up both KD and OSP lumber runs in the sorter, scheduling, and forecasting. Additionally, the Yard Leader, leads the team by proactively resolving employee issues in a non-union environment, builds teamwork, and ensures adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

Job Responsibilities:

· Role model safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living Northwest Hardwoods core principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates.

· Actively lead and participate in the plant safety program including implementing, and enforcing safety policies, procedures, practices and projects.

· Optimizing functional area including production, scheduling, and asset utilization.

· Control and improve productivity.

· Leading the daily activities of the facility to meet unit goals.

· Lead the planning of production activities and coordinate maintenance activities with the maintenance team.

· Fully utilize performance tools for leadership growth and development.

· Any additional duties assigned by the manager including changes in job requirements and responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

Previous Experience in a Leadership position from manufacturing required!

· Demonstrated experience in safely leading manufacturing processes, preventive maintenance and productivity/cost process improvements.

· Excellent communication skills--oral, presentation, written, and listening.

· Ability to effectively work, communicate, and coordinate activities within all levels of the organization. Excellent planning, organizing, prioritizing, time management and delegation skills.

· Experience and proven ability to lead teams in a non-union environment and promote a culture of trust and collaboration

· Excellent interpersonal skills, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem solving. Ability to function as an effective team member.

· Strong mechanical and technical knowledge. Demonstrated track record of success in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Desire to develop towards higher levels of responsibility within Northwest Hardwoods.

Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with a profit-sharing plan. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays and Employee Assistance Program.

Women are encouraged to apply!

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Titusville, PA 16354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing / Production Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Leading people: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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