Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in La Grande, OR

Scope:

This position has responsibility to supervise, directly and through subordinate supervisors, all aspects of the activities involved in plywood manufacturing including responsibility for safety, planning, scheduling, and production; to inspect and ship the mill's products; to elicit service and maintenance of physical structures and equipment; to control in-process and finished inventories; quality and costs. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing the Company’s policies, procedures, and management actions to ensure compliance with Sustainable Forestry Management, third party certification programs (SFI, FSC, & PEFC), and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements. 
• Responsible for communicating the Company’s SFI commitment and promotion of sustainable forestry practices to employees, wood producers, and suppliers.
• Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and maintain labor and resources that promote efficient, safe operations with a high level of productivity.
• Plan, develop, and maintain necessary budgets and operating plans.
• Assure development and use of adequate controls and reporting systems to monitor and report safety, budget, quality, production, and maintenance information to leadership.
• May assist in strategic planning to include plant/department budgets, capital projects, veneer and lumber processing, inventory levels, operating strategies, new product lines, training, staffing, and environmental compliance.
• May be responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling production to optimize equipment utilization, changes to economic and sales conditions, and to meet customer demands. 
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and areas for all employees.
• Lead Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities within area of responsibility.
• Identify or develop and deploy best practices throughout entire manufacturing facility in area of responsibility.
• Maintain company policy and regulatory compliance in supervising/managing.
• Develop good employee relations, promptly handle and resolve employee complaints and grievances, and proactively communicate with employees.
• Communicate operational goals and strategic initiatives for area of responsibility. 
• Train and develop workforce to meet job requirements.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation:

$136,000 - $204,000

Qualifications:

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified. Requires a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with good analytical and communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the process of continuous improvement. A solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment is required. Must have the ability to work well with people at all levels and facilitate change and growth as needed in a team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, or technical degree in related field (Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science). Prefer more than ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.