Boiler Supervisor
Boiler Supervisor
Job ID: 40474
Location: Missoula, MT
Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse
Employment Type: Professional Placement
Missoula, MT
A family-owned and operated business that has been a trusted leader in the lumber manufacturing industry for over 31 years is seeking a skilled Boiler Supervisor to lead operations in a crucial division. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that prioritizes safety, quality, and efficiency in premium softwood manufacturing. They take pride in producing premium softwood products while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable practices, quality, and safety. Since its founding, they have focused on innovation and continuous improvement, building a strong reputation for excellence in every aspect of its operations.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Lead by example to continuously improve production, safety culture, product quality, cleanliness, housekeeping policies, employee coaching, position rotations, and spares inventory organization
- Problem-solving and Critical thinking
- Implementation and frequent review of Lockout/Tagout policies
- Interact with Maintenance supervisor and personnel for preventative and predictive maintenance on a regular basis.
- Plan and execute annual boiler shut down maintenance. Including all systems of the boiler/dry kilns
- Analyze uptime/downtime on a regular basis to strive for consistency and efficiency
- Plan and execute daily, weekly, monthly production schedules and communicate with Dry End Manager, Sales Manager, Plant Manager as needed.
- Provide suggestions that aid in continuous improvement to safety, facilities, personnel, and our products.
- Work closely with Dry End Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and all vendors to ensure equipment and resources are in peak condition.
- Interact with and utilize various vendors and suppliers that TRL has established as well as being open minded to new vendors, ideas, or manufacturers.
- Must be open to process advancement and able and willing to be a key driving force in the successful startup of new equipment ideas and products.
- Maintain boiler and kiln consumables and supplies to ensure consistent and efficient operation.
- Lumber Review and Inspections
- Supervise all boiler and kiln operations and personnel to ensure the best possible outcome for drying and conditioning lumber.
- Report to Dry End Manager routinely and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Work with Sawmill Supervisor on any and all green lumber stacking issues and evaluate any possible improvements to the process
- Work closely with the Dry End Manger to ensure moisture content, kiln charts, all relevant product specifications are met. This will include prong testing.
- Ensure the clean operation of facility boiler, including; fuel mix, firing rate, EFB performance, and chemical testing.
- Oversee the proper loading of lumber in all dry kilns to ensure success
- Ensure that All carts and kiln components are in operational condition and well maintained. Work weekly with maintenance supervisor.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (preferably with medium-pressure boiler operations)
- MT Class 2 Boiler Operator License or ability to obtain it
- Physically able to work in diverse conditions, lift up to 50 lbs. Work in all weather conditions common to western Montana
- Proficiency with industrial controls, mechanical equipment, and computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to pass a drug test, background checks and all other work history related topics used to screen candidates, including education verification, driving history, personal references etc.
- Working experience drying Northwest softwood species of all kinds. Including 5/4 Ponderosa Pine, White Wood commons, Fir and Larch 4/4 and 8/4 random lengths preferred
- 2+ years in medium-pressure boiler and dry kiln operations preferred
Why you want this position:
- Full-time career growth opportunity with family-owned and operated company
- Salary: $60,00/year plus bonuses, based on experience
- Company paid benefits include medical, dental, and vision
- Collaborative team environment where everyone has a seat at the table
- Has operated in one shift since 2005
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Profit Sharing, 401(k) Plan, and Health Insurance
- Bonus Opportunities
- Local Blue Ribbon Stream. Great for fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreational activities
Please send resume to [email protected] or call directly 406.295.1338
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