Production Lead

Company OverviewStella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.Position Overview The Production Lead at Stella-Jones in Whitmire is responsible for coordinating the manufacture of round stock product to established specification in a productive, efficient and safe manner. Key Duties:Lead and coordinate production assignments to frame poles, piles and round products to specifications. Schedule and coordinate processing of multiple orders simultaneously.Interprets specifications and framing prints to manufacture poles and round wood products.Inspects and verifies quality and classification of all round stock to ANSI, ASTM or Corporate standards. Operates hand and framing tools to cut, drill, gain, brand, tag, clean and prepare poles for treatment.Documents and reports material processed.Maintains tools, equipment, supplies and work area.Assists in inspection of all round stock products.Assists in receipt of materials, tallying, identification, records and information.Assists in operation of full length and deep incisor as requiredOperates pole tag machine to manufacture aluminum tags as requiredParticipates and contributes to company safety programPerforms other duties as assignedReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Prefer a minimum of 3 years framing wood products experience, minimum one year leadership experienceLicense/Certification: N/AKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of ANSI standards preferredExpert knowledge of power tools requiredKnowledge of grading, defect, species Employee Benefits:As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose fromSeveral company-paid benefits including:Dental and Vision coverageLife insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policiesLong-Term Disability CoverageAccess to a robust employee assistance programCompetitive compensationAnnual bonus program opportunity401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidaysCareer advancement opportunities Ability to purchase Company stock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled