Hourly Lead - 6; RSM Planer

Position Title: Planer Lead

Reports To: Planer Superintendent

Department: Planer (Studmill)

Hours per shift: 8-11 hours per shift.

Swing Shift, hours as required to meet the objectives of the position

FSLA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Wage: Level 6

Position Purpose: Lead all aspects of the planer to include (not limited to): guiding a crew of approximately 25 employees.

This includes (but is not limited to): performing payroll functions for these employees, evaluations, crew meetings, quality checks, product scheduling, coordinating and/or covering for crew break periods, safety trainings, policy enforcement, production paperwork and inventory control.

Back up the Planer/Sawmill Supervisor in his/her absence and/or as assigned.

Position Functions:

Essential Functions

* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Produce, maintain, and complete any documentation required and/or requested including daily,

shift, monthly, or quarterly reports.

Special assignments may be included.

Ability to apply a thorough knowledge of processes and safety related to planer operations.

Operate various machine centers and equipment throughout the planer and shipping.

Observe, encourage, demonstrate, and role model safe behavior on a daily basis.

Gather and analyze machine center data and follows up on any variances found or concerns.

Ensure that the Supervisor Safety Expectations are being followed.

Employee record keeping to include time and attendance, evaluations, and trainings.

Cooperate with Sawmill/Planer Supervisor and HR on all employee disciplinary matters.

Routinely observe products at all stages of production.

Communicate problem areas to supervisor.

Attend weekly KPI meetings to discuss safety, crewing, efficiency and downtime as requested.

Continually look for ways to develop and implement new processes and improve existing

processes.

Must fully understand the QC process and work directly with QC to make product quality

decisions as well as Production decisions

Report changes of any processes, major breakdowns and production needs to supervisor.

Additional duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

Lead may be responsible at times for cleanup jobs as needed.

When applicable, he may assist maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 40 %, average temperature 70 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.

(2) Outside 60 %.

Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3) Atmospheric conditions: Fumes: Limited, Dust: Wood particle, Mist: Water, Odors: None, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Leather Gloves, Approved Footwear, Safet...