Supervisor

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate ten sawmills across Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our motto, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

We are currently accepting applications and resumes for the position of Supervisor for our HLM Tillamook Division. Schedule would be Monday through Thursday. Hours may vary slightly based on needs of the operation.

The person holding this position will be responsible to provide direct support to their department, getting all employees home safe, and continually improve the mills performance and housekeeping. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the production activities of the mill. Also, supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing of lumber.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Safety

• Will not compromise safety – personally or for the crew. Will set the example for crew members with regard to safety, will be an advocate for safety and promote safe work behaviors.
• Will correct safety performance and hold co-workers accountable to company safety rules.
• Ensure employees are trained on Hampton Policies and Procedures.
• Housekeeping will involve maintaining a clean and orderly work environment in all locations. This includes buildings, grounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and rolling stock.
• Will be a good steward for the environment to protect and enforce best management practices.

Quality

• Will be goal oriented with the quality assurance function and all personnel that assist with that function.
• Will execute established standards for quality checks, at all stages of production and compare actual results against them.
• Will provide training to employees to help them understand how to perform quality checks accurately.

 Production

• Responsible for set production targets.
• Will keep accurate records of production and analyze trends.
• Will align customer commitments with safety, quality, value recovery, fiber recovery, and productivity.

Personal

• Will lead by example to instill pride in the crew.
• Must be detail oriented, have the ability to review and evaluate data, strong documentation skills required.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.
• Be team oriented.
• Will have a positive attitude about daily activities and project a positive image to the crew, while being a team builder and promote teamwork. Work with peers and contribute to the success of the company.
• Will be inquisitive and always looking for ways to do things better. Assist to seek out solutions, promote/support the team and/or individuals on the team rather than being self-promoting.
• Be willing to provide 100% support of team consensus decisions and to uphold confidentiality.

A minimum of three years progressive experience in a production environment and/or relative experience in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Preferences

• Knowledge of quality control concepts and procedures in a modern sawmilling environment.
• Familiarity with a dimension sawmill.

Timber and wood products industries are a pillar of Tillamook County’s economy. With over 165 employees, Hampton Lumber is one of the largest providers of family-wage jobs in Tillamook.   If you enjoy making a difference and working in a fun, collaborative environment, this is the place for you.  We work with all our employees to get them the support and training they need to succeed on the job. Many employees have grown up here on Oregon’s North Coast and we are all deeply invested in the success of the facility and the community. We regularly participate in volunteer work and continue to make investments in our business, local schools, social programs, and community events.  We are proud to be part of the Hampton family and know you will be too.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.