Supervisor, Sawmill

Youre an outstanding team playerlooking to join a remanufacturing facility. Youre also a negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. Youre an excellent leader of people with exceptional communication and project management skills - why wouldnt we want you!

As a Sawmill Supervisor youll be working for one of the largest and best-managed forestry companies in the world as you apply your skills to our daily manufacturing activities. Canfor is deeply engaged in innovation and technology so you will be utilizing cutting-edge systems for tracking reporting and root cause analysis of safety quality cost and result delivery. Youll be responsible for helping to maximize product quality and profits by optimizing production standards and your strong attention to detail will come into play as you prepare budgets manage costs and provide support to various administrative and potentially environmental management activities.

Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent the Sawmill Supervisor is responsible for managing operations on assigned shift(s) that achieve/meet requirements for safety environment quality. As part of the Plants leadership team you will contribute to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes efficiencies and productivity.

A Day in the Life of a Sawmill Supervisor includes:

• Always maintain the highest standards with respect to safety leading by example and ensuring the team follows all policies procedures practices and Occupational Health & Safety regulations
• Address unsafe conditions as required
• Identify opportunities to improve and look for opportunities to reduce cost while safely meeting production targets. Ensure timely action is taken when targets are not met
• Coach train and support team members to maximize performance
• Foster a culture of open communication with employees in all departments and at all levels
• Engage all employees to provide valuable input into work processes and systems
• Ensure the timely implementation of key Corporate and operational initiatives

For this role youll come equipped with:

• Three to five years experience in the sawmilling industry or other heavy industry
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Safe work habits and a working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations
• Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Excellent interpersonal analytical and problem-solving skills

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity creativity innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments references and criminal record checks depending on the role and location.

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