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Allweather Wood Company, (AWW) is seeking a Production Manager to join their team based in Woods Cross, Utah! This is an exempt position, the base salary for this position is $85,000.00 to $100,000.00. Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. Please keep in mind the range published is the full base salary. We also offer a generous benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance. To learn more about our benefits.

Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants, and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

The Production Manager is responsible for overall production of the pressure treating business. This position will assist the Treating Plant Manager in providing leadership and management to the employees as they learn aspects of the business. The Production Manager will ensure a consistently high level of performance in the areas of workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist the Plant Manager with direct supervision of employees.
• Schedule employees and production levels to coordinate with the needs of the Distribution Center.
• Improve process efficiencies within the plant.
• Maintain, develop, and adhere to safety programs.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Communicate with purchasing when inventory is insufficient to meet needs of customers.
• Understand production flow and work with site supervisors to achieve production expectations.
• Analyze inventory levels and provide appropriate reports to upper-level management for production needs assessment.
• Support the Distribution Center and other outside customers with the highest quality products delivered with superior service.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally responsible working environment.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to upper-level management.
• Analyze the financial impact of the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term decisions.
• Review and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product (continual improvement).
• Understand and assume the responsibility of scheduling and overseeing the department payroll.
• Implement approved changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work issues and/or assist workers in solving work issues.
• Initiate plans to motivate employees to achieve higher performance.
• Develop a culture within the business to foster teamwork.
• Ability to develop the necessary skills to expand into Senior Management.
• Complete projects assigned as directed by Senior Management.
• Ensure that quality expectations are achieved.
• Implement process and cultural change to improve efficiency or as directed to do so by management.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university, preferred; 3 + years of progressive experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education including leadership of other personnel
• Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience and/or inventory management experience is desired.
• Supervisory or key leadership role experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle including automobiles and truck in accordance with company policy guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently sit and use a computer; regularly stand and walk through office, yard, storage, loading, and production areas, including concrete and uneven surfaces.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.
• The employee isoccasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in a warehouse and/or outdoor yard setting where lumber and building materials are stored, moved, and distributed.
• Employees are frequently exposed to dust, wood particles, Treating chemicals in some locations, and moderate noise levels from machinery and forklifts.
• The role involves working around moving equipment, elevated loads, and other industrial hazards, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Surfaces may include concrete floors, uneven terrain, or outdoor gravel areas, which can be wet or slippery at time.
• The position may require working in tight spaces and around high shelving areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas. Only one area exceeds noise hearing protection required.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, safety footwear, hard hats and respiratory protection if necessary

Competencies:

Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and requests clarification; Responds well to questions.

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions as appropriate; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events; Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Understands that safety is the #1 most important, front-of-mind quality in work performance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.