Boiler Supervisor in Chester, South Carolina at Boise Cascade Company

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a look at what’s included: - Medical + Prescription Drug - Dental + Vision - 401(k) Retirement Savings

Primary Duty:

Responsible for supervision of boiler operation crew, which includes, but is not limited to safety, product quality, training and development of hourly employees, department workflow and manpower utilization, communication, and administering company policies and procedures. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to BIC (Boise Improvement Cycle), quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Requires a strong commitment to and passion for safety and achieving a zero-incident goal.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
• Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
• Provides reports on a daily/weekly frequency to summarize results of production flow.
• Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on overall production/quality/safety issues.
• Aids in the process of educating machine operators on their contribution to the throughput and quality of finished products.
• Trains hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety and investigation of accidents - holding periodic safety meetings with hourly employees.
• Facilitates and coordinates accident investigations.
• Develops good employee relations, handles employee complaints promptly.
• Provides activity reports to management on the safety, production, maintenance, and quality of the plant.
• Identifies and responds actively to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.
• Maintains an environmental awareness and promotes safety practices according to company policies and procedures.
• Reviews work performed and appraises performance.
• Must understand and facilitate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes in addition to scheduling and maintenance.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

College Degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Essential qualifications include proven skills in a production environment with an understanding of manufacturing practices, excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with people and to facilitate change and growth in a team environment. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule (to include swing and graveyard work) in a production-manufacturing environment. PC skills essential.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience; typically, more than five (5) years of experience in related job function. Windows NT programs helpful.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $114,000 DOE*

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.