Sawmill Supervisor

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team.

High Prairie Forest Products Division has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, professional to fill the role of:

SAWMILL SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, the Sawmill Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of safety, Quality & production for their shift in sawmill.

Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Achieving production goals with the highest regard for employee safety;
  • Capable of troubleshooting/observing machines to ensure production and quality standards are met;
  • Assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost; develop, and educate key metrics are met.
  • Maintenance Planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes;
  • Effectively communicating goals and/or instructions;
  • Managing conflicts

Measures and Performance:

  • Safety/environmental compliance;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Maintenance/departmental/shift cost;
  • Quality;
  • Employee training and development;
  • Production, LRF and up time;
  • Maintenance & appearance of production/plant equipment.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Ability to communicate well – both oral and written;
  • Minimum high school diploma;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office ;
  • Leadership/supervisory skills;
  • A minimum of five years of industrial experience;
  • Ability to function independently.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.

The Town of High Prairie is a thriving community of about 3000 people who enjoy the advantage of living in a modern urban community surrounded by golden prairie, lush forests and numerous lakes. High Prairie is only a 20 minute drive from Lesser Slave Lake, 90km northeast of Valleyview and 120km west of Slave Lake. An ideal family holiday destination and one of Alberta’s best recreational playgrounds. The West Fraser mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the High Prairie area. For more information on The Town of High Prairie, please visit: http://www.highprairie.ca/

If you are interested in a challenging career with a strong, growing organization please send a cover letter and resume to highprairie@westfraser.com by Sept 4, 2015.

For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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