Operations Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Description
This position is part of the Canadian Wood Products Lumber Business located in Drayton Valley, Alberta. The Sawmill is a high volume, high recovery, dimension lumber operation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the planning and safe coordination/supervision of daily shift operations in the mill to achieve all key metrics.
Key Functions:
- Primarily responsible for safety of employees, efficient operation of the crew and of the sawmill production facility while on shift.
- Ensure proper job and safety procedures are followed.
- Support safety meetings with Joint Health & Safety Committee hourly representative, prepare scheduling, verify time sheets, track costs and other supervisory functions as required.
- Provide resources and lead team activities within a production unit.
- Guide a team in establishing continuous improvement processes to manage operations in key areas such as safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, reliable methods, customer/supplier relationships, problem solving, team development and performance measurement.
- Provide for team education in both technical and non-technical areas.
- Take initiative to deal with internal and external issues while ensuring open communication.
- Preparation of appropriate operating and statistical reports.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and teams.
- Control costs and assist in budget/business plan preparation.
- Administer Company policies in a fair and equitable manner.
- As an Operations Supervisor, one of your key responsibilities will be to provide support in the area of Reliability Centered Maintenance, helping to develop clear priorities between operations and maintenance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years’ experience in wood manufacturing processes.
- Experience in 24/7 manufacturing environment would be an asset.
- Candidate must have a proven track record of superior leadership, organizational and communication skills within a team-based environment to achieve excellent results.
- Ability to lead implementation of Safety improvements.
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
- Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
- Strong communication skills; written, oral and listening.
- Ability to track/measure performance utilizing Total Quality methods/tools.
- Good planning and organizing ability.
- Ability to solve problems in a group/team environment.
- Basic understanding of business and financial concepts.
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $89,859 - $130,386 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).
About Weyerhaeuser:
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Wood Products:
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core**values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
JobOperations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationCAN-AB-Drayton Valley
ScheduleFull-time
Job LevelManager
Job TypeExperienced
ShiftRotating
Relocation AssistanceAvailable
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Supervisor jobs in Drayton Valley, AB
About Weyerhaeuser
We manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations around the world, we offer a range of exciting careers opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Weyerhaeuser
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Operations Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Description
This position is part of the Canadian Wood Products Lumber Business located in Drayton Valley, Alberta. The Sawmill is a high volume, high recovery, dimension lumber operation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the planning and safe coordination/supervision of daily shift operations in the mill to achieve all key metrics.
Key Functions:
- Primarily responsible for safety of employees, efficient operation of the crew and of the sawmill production facility while on shift.
- Ensure proper job and safety procedures are followed.
- Support safety meetings with Joint Health & Safety Committee hourly representative, prepare scheduling, verify time sheets, track costs and other supervisory functions as required.
- Provide resources and lead team activities within a production unit.
- Guide a team in establishing continuous improvement processes to manage operations in key areas such as safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, reliable methods, customer/supplier relationships, problem solving, team development and performance measurement.
- Provide for team education in both technical and non-technical areas.
- Take initiative to deal with internal and external issues while ensuring open communication.
- Preparation of appropriate operating and statistical reports.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and teams.
- Control costs and assist in budget/business plan preparation.
- Administer Company policies in a fair and equitable manner.
- As an Operations Supervisor, one of your key responsibilities will be to provide support in the area of Reliability Centered Maintenance, helping to develop clear priorities between operations and maintenance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years’ experience in wood manufacturing processes.
- Experience in 24/7 manufacturing environment would be an asset.
- Candidate must have a proven track record of superior leadership, organizational and communication skills within a team-based environment to achieve excellent results.
- Ability to lead implementation of Safety improvements.
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
- Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
- Strong communication skills; written, oral and listening.
- Ability to track/measure performance utilizing Total Quality methods/tools.
- Good planning and organizing ability.
- Ability to solve problems in a group/team environment.
- Basic understanding of business and financial concepts.
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $89,859 - $130,386 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).
About Weyerhaeuser:
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Wood Products:
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core**values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
JobOperations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationCAN-AB-Drayton Valley
ScheduleFull-time
Job LevelManager
Job TypeExperienced
ShiftRotating
Relocation AssistanceAvailable
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Supervisor jobs in Drayton Valley, AB
About Weyerhaeuser
We manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations around the world, we offer a range of exciting careers opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Weyerhaeuser