Planer Supervisor - Warrenton

OverviewHampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.We Are Guided By Our Core ValuesSafety - Prioritize safety across all operations.Integrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.Responsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.Tenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. Continuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.Customer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.ResponsibilitiesSafetyWill not compromise safety - personally or for the crew. Will set the example for crew members with regard to safety, will be an advocate for safety, and promote safe work behaviors. Set and maintain all safety standards for Sawmill personnel. Housekeeping will involve maintaining a clean and orderly work environment in all locations. This includes buildings, grounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and rolling stock. Will provide relevant and effective safety training for Sawmill personnel. QualityResponsible for the quality of products produced by the sawmill swing shift.This person must perform visual lumber quality checks. Spot checks will also be required whenever a fellow operator identifies a potential quality problem. This person will ensure the maximum value of the raw material is being extracted through using WoodSmart data. Will be goal oriented with the quality assurance function and all personnel that assists with that function. Will execute established standards for quality checks, at all stages of production and compare actual results against them.ProductionWill supervise and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in the production of logs to rough lumber.Establish standards for each machine center and compare actual results. Works in coordination and cooperation with other departments. Implements measures to improve production methodsKnowledge of maintenance requirements for a sawmill operation Involve Human Resource Office in changes affecting personnel Train and motivate employeesMaintain time sheets QualificationsPersonalWill be a leader…..build a community of purpose with the passion for excellence to match the Hampton Vision. Will demonstrate the highest level of integrity. Will be honest and forthcoming with information both in success and failures. Will use and promote innovation techniques in problem-solving and by extension, promote innovation in the crew.Will have positive behavior about daily activities and display a positive image to all employees.Will be a team builder and promote teamwork. Will work well with peers and contribute to the success of the company. Will be inquisitive and take the initiative to always “Find a Better Way”. Skills, Education And Training RequiredExperience in supervisory or lead responsibilities and/or can demonstrate professional and technical expertise. Correctly interpret company policies and procedures, in particular safety policies/procedures.Ability to quickly learn and apply the latest technologies.Must have the ability to learn the Sawmill manufacturing process, including the operation and troubleshooting of sawmill equipment. Must maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet production schedule.Ability to resolve problems and follow through with all concerned parties.Analyze and resolve work problems and/or assist all teammates in solving work problems.Additional PreferencesFamiliarity with dimension sawmill and Sawmill operations.Knowledge of optimization systems for a Sawmill.Knowledge of quality control concepts and procedures in a modern sawmilling environment.Proficient typing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel.