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Sure, there are plenty of companies out there looking for great supervisors, so what sets Canfor apart? We’re the only one looking for YOU. You’re an industry leader who gets stuff done, and we need you at our Elko Sawmill sawmill for just that reason. You get people. When you walk through that door and the urgency ramps up, you’re in it. You’re the person who, when the going gets tough and production is on the line, can navigate this role safely and with purpose. It’s what makes you a great leader of people and it’s what we expect of our Supervisors. Much like yourself, Canfor doesn’t compromise. Our Supervisors are ambassadors of their people and of the company itself. If you’re going to be successful here, you’re going to understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to our safety culture. In addition to the above responsibilities you’ll also look after our log inventory, log quality program, maintain effective weigh scale and scaling practices and supervise log yard and mobile shop employees on a day to day basis.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement
Ensure the Canfor Operating System (COS) is being followed with the emphasis on abnormality response
Ensure the safe and efficient handling and storage of log inventory
Manage the log quality program
Ensure effective scaling practices and weigh scale practices are maintained
Ensure an adequate log diet is provided to the mill on an on-going basis
Ensure log yard and waste yards are maintained as per the Environment Management System
Responsible for mobile equipment parts inventory and departmental cost controls
Supervise log yard and mobile shop employees
Ensure that we are in compliance with Ministry of Environment as well as Worksafe BC regulations
Oversee site and environmental compliance program
Requirements:
Proven Leadership skills, with several years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment
Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum (5) year forest industry experience
Good knowledge of computer applications (ie. Microsoft Office)
Mobile equipment knowledge would be an asset
Nice to have:
Willingness to get out from behind the desk
Balancing professionalism and confidence with a dash of humility
What we offer:
Performance-based incentive plans
Recognition programs
Paid leaves
Pension plans with base and matching contributions