Superintendent Planer

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career in a modern mill environment.

What you will do:

• Achieving production goals with the highest regard and adherence to employee safety
• Managing department costs in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit costs, development, and education on key metrics
• Maintenance planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes
• Effective evaluation and continuous improvement of maintenance
• Experience effectively managing change in a high performing work environment
• Effectively communicating goals to the team
• Managing conflict

Skills and Qualifications you will need:

• Ability to communicate well – oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Leadership / Supervisory skills
• Ability to function independently
• Cost management, basic income statements, and balance sheet understanding
• Ability to manage, plan and schedule maintenance activities
• Effective root cause administration to minimize reoccurring issues causing downtime
• Proven ability to grow and develop people
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership of industrial or manufacturing experience.

What will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Lumber grading certification
• Wood products experience with any of the following: Planning, Sawmilling, Drying

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match & retirement contribution
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace