What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawmill Supervisor position at West Fraser?
The Sawmill Supervisor is responsible for leadership, training, and development of hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance objectives.
What you will do:
- Provide leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel
- Maintain high safety performance standards
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the sawmill
- Establish and maintain quality and production standards for the sawmill
- Optimize functional areas including production, scheduling, and asset utilization
What you will need:
- Quality-control experience
- Excellent team-building and motivational skills
- Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a sawmill operation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Minimum education of High school diploma or GED
What Experience will make you stand out:
- Experience in the lumber or wood products business
- Experience leading a team
- Bachelor's degree
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness Pay Program
- 401k with company match & retirement contribution
- Employee stock Purchase Plan
- 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 with us:
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
