Team Lead Trainee - Salary Exempt
Columbia Forest Group

Job Info

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• Ability to meet or exceed production targets.

• Ability to always learn C-4 or 5 why in process.

• Ability to inventory accurately.

• Ability to learn payroll processes.

• Ability to understands training time tables.

• Leads some 5S and standard work events in plant.

• Assist Production with training of lean principles.

• Supports Continuous Improvement manager.

• Ability to perform standard work audits. If out of standard then task on task list.

• Knowledge of work at a level to be able to train.

• Must perform 5S audits. If out of standard, then task on task list.

• Completing training as needed with team members.

• Updates Standard work and 5S documents.

• TPMs are a part of every position in the mill. This may include mandatory overtime for completion of TPM tasks.

• Ability to transition into a team lead role.

• Ability to work any shift as needed.

• Additional duties as assigned.

SAFETY

• All LOTO procedures are followed.

• Reach cards filled out for upset conditions.

• Exposed to a lot of moving gears, belts, drives, etc. Hands or other body parts cannot be placed near moving equipment unless the machine is shut off, the power shut off at the power disconnect, the power disconnect tagged, locked out, and padlocked by each person involved.

• PPE and area appropriate gloves.

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

QUALITY

• Continuously improves to help get the plant target reject percentages.

• Understands quality targets for area.

• Constantly striving to lower rejects.

• Provides feedback to previous processes through quality gates and and-on pulls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED. 2 yr. associates degree preferred.

• Computer proficiency. (ERP system, email, excel, word, etc.)

• Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work and make decisions involving the use of considerable ingenuity.

• Self-motivated.

• Reliable and credible.

• Strong communication skills.

• Lead by example.

• Knowledge of wood species.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Regular work with lightweight materials and occasional work with average weight materials.

• Position must concentrate mental, visual attention while closely planning, and laying out complete work.

Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include various machine operators, handling material, grading material, quality checks, clean up, and other similar manufacturing activities. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year. If you're ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history, then apply now.

Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.?

Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community.

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.

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