Supervisor, Sawmill

Job summary

The Sawmill Supervisor manages daily operations on assigned shifts to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and production quality. They lead the team in continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets, costs, and administrative tasks.

Job details

Posting ID: 29904 Position Type: Regular City: Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Location: Grande Prairie You’re an outstanding leader. A motivated team player looking to join a remanufacturing facility. You’re also a negotiator who communicates with ease and easily prioritizes your tasks and assignments. You handle conflict efficiently and operate collectively with your peers. You’re an excellent leader of people with exceptional communication and project management skills - why wouldn’t we want you?! As a Sawmill Supervisor, you’ll 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. You’ll 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 Plant’s 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, you'll 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 driver's 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. #CADS

What you’ll do

The Sawmill Supervisor manages daily operations on assigned shifts to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and production quality. They lead the team in continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets, costs, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have three to five years of experience in the sawmilling or heavy industry and possess strong leadership and analytical abilities. A Grade 12 education or equivalent and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Project management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Budgeting
• Cost management
• Safety compliance
• Team coaching
• Process improvement
• Occupational health and safety
• Microsoft Office
• Production optimization
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Detail Oriented
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Creativity
• Valid Driver's License
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Environmental Resource Management
• Conflict Handling
• Mills
• Forestry

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Sawmill Supervisor
• Manufacturing Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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