Production Supervisor - Elk Lake, Canada - Interfor Corporation

Interfor Corporation

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Elk Lake, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

When you join our team as a
Production Supervisor - Planer, reporting to the Planer Superintendent, you will be responsible for direct supervision and monitoring of Planer production employees, procedures, and objectives.

Also, you will be expected to lead improvements in safety, productivity and quality in the department for continuous improvements.

What You'll Do

Lead and motivate the workforce in executing all activities directed towards a safe, productive, and efficient planer operation;
Monitor and maintain production volume, yield, quality (including lumber stacking) and uptime while maintaining a safe working environment respecting all applicable legislation and company policies;
Must continually monitor and accommodate the mix of primary resources of wood, manpower and machinery to ensure optimum value and quality;
Prepare and present production reports and analysis for production followup. (shift reports, time sheets, manning);
To monitor machinery and equipment performance and report any mechanical deficiencies to maintenance personnel;
Assist in maintenance prioritization and planning activities to minimize downtime and departmental communication and coordination of activities;
Make recommendations concerning modifications to existing equipment or processes and/or the acquisition or disposition of physical assets to maximize production results;
Monitor and followup on determined performance indicators (health and safety frequency, fiber consumption, transportation costs, hourly productivity, product quality, ontime delivery);
Identify and recommend long term changes to production targets, products and flow;
Ensure that safety issues/concerns (addressed through workplace inspections and monthly Safety Contacts) are adequately performed and that any issues requiring followup are attended to in a timely manner;
Identify and promote employees training and tools implementation for better operational results;
Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality requirements of the mill are met and exceeded;
Ensure that all Environmental regulations, both company and government are followed without exception.

What You Offer

Post Secondary diploma is an asset with 2 to 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a Sawmill or Planermill or similar industry environment;
NLGA Lumber Grading ticket and grading experience is an asset;
Experience in managing a team of Operational Technicians and general labor in unionized environment;
Proven Health and Safety accountability and are knowledgeable of occupational health and safety;
Knowledgeable on lumber manufacturing including equipment, processes and products;
Knowledge of continuous improvement principles of Sawmill/Planer operation;
Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical, fabrication/welding and PLC programming is an asset;
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must;
Must be fluent in both written and spoken English; French is an asset;
Demonstrate Mobilizing leadership;
Result-Oriented and Team player;
Good organizational and Time management skills;
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decisionmaking skills;
Good communication and coaching skills;
Strong ethic, integrity and judgment.

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we're growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer
Interfor provides local stability and opportunity.

We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

Extended Health & Dental Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance RRSP Matching Plan Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program- We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.