THE OPPORTUNITY

What You’ll Do: The Supervisor, Production is responsible for the planning, coordination, scheduling and executing of site-specific production activities. This position will initially be responsible for the oversight of the packaging and yard crews and will train for future Sawmill Supervision responsibilities. Working closely with the Production Superintendent and the Production Crew, the , Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and coordination of all production activities.

Who You Are: Our ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment preferably within a sawmill. You are a strong leader who prides yourself on your communication and trouble shooting skills while maintaining a strong personal commitment to the safety of yourself and others. A lumber grading certificate or post-secondary education in Forestry would be considered an asset.

Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our sawmill in Chemainus, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Environmental Performance

• Ensure all production activities conform to appropriate safe work policies and environmental best practices.

Financial Performance

• Participate on cross functional teams designed to deliver on and improve various performance metrics: Safety, Value, Production, Reliability, Costs; and
• Provide detailed and accurate reporting information for safety, production, and performance related matters.

Leadership

• Provide direction, guidance and support to production personnel and operators;
• Foster an environment of recognition and accountability with direct reports; and
• Develop and monitor performance standards and expectations for various machine centers and operators.

Operations

• Manage and optimize production flow during both normal and upset conditions; and
• Monitor operation, complete reports, attend meetings and perform administrative functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Excellent understanding of sawmills and their processes with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment;
• A solid understanding of OH&S safety regulations;
• Lumber grading certification with knowledge of coastal grades and species is an asset; and
• Post-secondary education in Wood Products Processing, Forestry, Commerce, or Manufacturing is an asset.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Commitment to Western’s core values of personal safety, sustainable management, and environmental stewardship;
• High level of integrity and professionalism;
• A strong personal commitment to safety and the safety of others;
• Possess strong leadership skills: motivational, organizational, communication (written and verbal), troubleshooting and mediational skills; and
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

LIVE WORK PLAY

Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.

If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. Surrounded by mountain ranges, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, the lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. No matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home, you’ll find a relaxing lifestyle with amazing places to explore.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, performance bonus, pension plan, benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,602.00-$90,070.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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