Logyard/Mobile Equipment Supervisor

Canfor; Elko; On-site; CAD 79,450 - 113,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive plans

Recognition programs

Pension plans with base and matching contributions

Robust health & well-being initiatives

Paid leaves

Development opportunities

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Logyard/Mobile Equipment Supervisor for our Elko Sawmill. This role requires strong leadership to manage production and team needs while adhering to safety culture. You will supervise log inventory and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has several years of supervisory experience in the forest industry. The position offers a competitive salary range of $79,450 to $113,500 along with a comprehensive benefits package, including development opportunities and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 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 years forest industry experience.
• Good knowledge of computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Mobile equipment knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement.
• Ensure the Canfor Operating System (COS) is being followed.
• Manage the log quality program and ensure safe handling and storage of log inventory.
• Supervise log yard and mobile shop employees.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Forest industry experience

Computer applications knowledge

Mobile equipment knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

Posting ID: 29282 / Position Type: Regular / City: Elko, BC, Canada / Location: Elko

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 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 the company. To be successful here, you’ll balance production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to our safety culture. In addition, you’ll 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.

A day in the life of the Logyard/Mobile Equipment Supervisor

• 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 ongoing 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 compliance with Ministry of Environment and Worksafe BC regulations
• Oversee site and environmental compliance program

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 years forest industry experience
• Good knowledge of computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Mobile equipment knowledge is an asset

Benefits & Salary

The salary range for this position is: $79,450.00-$113,500.00. The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options, robust health & well-being initiatives, and development opportunities. We are proud to offer a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance are recognized and rewarded.