Sawmill Superintendent

• Provide leadership for the department by being a role model in all and maintaining high standards in areas including safety, working relationships, quality, and training
• Oversee the day to day operations of the sawmill department
• Utilize established performance management system to develop direct reports in the best interest of West Fraser (costs, overtime, absenteeism, employee performance)
• Work with operations to improve reliability and maximize equipment availability at the lowest cost to the mill through involvement and understanding of the business
• Provide supervisors with the tools and manpower to keep the equipment reliable
• Develop, implement, monitor, and report on systems for personnel development, system design, cost control, and equipment availability
• Manage the department cost in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost, development, and education on key metrics
• Effectively communicate goals to the team

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of 1 year of proven leadership, vision, dedication & ability to mentor a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Must be computer literate, including a strong background in MS Office
• Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills
• Detail and results-oriented
• Financial planning & budgeting experience
• Must complete a background and drug screening

Sawmill experience

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program