Assistant Supervisor

Rex Lumber has been family owned and operated for over 90 years. We have always believed in our community and the honest, hardworking people that live in it. Today, Rex Lumber employs over 800 people in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. We believe in supporting local schools and neighborhoods because we are only as strong as the people that work for us.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Boiler/Kiln Assistant Supervisor is a management support role that is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for all boiler, kiln, and yard employees and productivity in these areas and leads the safety, quality, and production executing any company plan of action with the assistance of the Boiler/Kiln Supervisor. The Boiler/Kiln Assistant Supervisor leads employees in the drying of quality lumber products in a safe environment maintaining productivity, minimizing costs, and developing a trained employee base. The Boiler/Kiln Assistant Supervisor must be able to balance both leadership and support functions often taking on a hands-on role

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in motivating, developing, and directing employees as they work

Assist supervisor with ensuring safety of all employees by supporting safety education efforts and enforcement of safety rules including LOTO training and documenting of all authorized personnel

Assist with reading and analyzing charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs

Assist with monitoring and advise on regulations associated with safety and environmental systems

Ensure that thermal units are tuned for optimum efficiency and lowest potential emissions

Assist with developing and maintaining all process documentation related to the thermal energy and lumber drying systems

Ensure appropriate records are maintained and stored for the boilers and kilns

Assist supervisor with ensuring proper inventory management of your department, including chemical and rough lumber

Assist supervisor with planning and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals

Assist supervisor with workplace practice audits and standardization, including daily quality audits and quality testing

Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions

Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees, and/or assign new employees to experienced workers for training

Assist supervisor with training and certifying of forklift operators

Assist supervisor to observe work, monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards

Assist supervisor to consistently meet goals and accountability for expenses in your department

Monitor/participate in action planning process

Enforce company disciplinary policies and procedures

Perform and document performance counselling in accordance with company policy and as needed to identify deficiencies and accomplishments

Assist supervisor with monitoring and addressing work hours (overtime) on a daily/weekly basis

Confer with supervisor, management and/or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints

Assist supervisor with conducting regular crew meetings

Attend/conduct other meetings as needed

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments

Assist supervisor when working with Human Resources on placement and job placement of personnel

Responsible for machinery and equipment on the yard, including boilers, dry kilns, dry sheds, forklifts, yard vehicles, etc.

Perform all other yard functions as necessary or as requested SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous management experience or equivalent education

Understanding of correct lumber manufacturing processes

Computer literate

Problem solving skills

Working knowledge of boiler/kiln/yard machinery and tools; including their design, uses, repair and maintenance

Ability to clearly & effectively communicate issues to peers, subordinates & senior management

Ability to lead and work well with other supervisors & operators

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Ability to train others on operation of equipment

Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Ability to effectively manage one's own time and the time of others SAFETY

Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations

Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc...as required

Do not enter restricted areas

Immediately remedy unsafe conditions, investigate, take appropriate actions/next steps and report to Human Resources/Safety Manager

Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge

Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating

Eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible

Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers

Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back

Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company COMPANY BENEFITS

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience.If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

Health with Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine Program through Teladoc

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Personify Health Rewards Program Additionally, we offer:

Safety Incentives

Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs

Conditional Relocation Assistance

Conditional Tuition Assistance

On-the-Job Training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours

Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program