Maintenance Supervisor

Canfor; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial maintenance seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for its Whitecourt sawmill. This role involves executing maintenance programs and managing a team while prioritizing safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Join Canfor, recognized as one of BC's Best Employers, and be part of a commitment to safety and diversity.

Benefits

Potential relocation bonus of CAD 5,000

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance and leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to changing business conditions.

Responsibilities

• Providing direction and support to reports, fostering effective working relationships.
• Developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Planning and implementing daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to adapt

Education

Interprovincial trade qualification

Tools

Electronic-based maintenance programs

Job description

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As a proven leader in the industrial maintenance field, you see yourself as a mechanical problem solver at heart. You’re experienced in executing maintenance programs and, with your people leadership skills, you have enabled and inspired performance excellence. If this describes you, this Maintenance Supervisor opportunity at our Whitecourt, AB, sawmill might be your calling.

This is your chance to apply your education and experience to drive operational success. You understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs, while prioritizing safety above all else. You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business at a technically complex sawmill.

You have a clear sense of accountability and are highly organized. You’ve planned and scheduled maintenance for multiple trade functions, preferably in a union setting, and have a knack for meeting short-term maintenance goals while keeping long-term challenges in focus.

A Day in the Life of a Maintenance Supervisor includes:

• Providing direction and support to reports and fostering effective working relationships with all employees
• Assisting in developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement
• Supervising and providing leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement
• Ensuring the Canfor Operating System (COS) is followed, with emphasis on abnormality response
• Developing and adhering to preventative maintenance programs within budget
• Coordinating planned work to meet maintenance and production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Maintaining high standards of work performance and behavior
• Planning and implementing daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Proven maintenance and leadership experience in industrial manufacturing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to changing business conditions
• Knowledge of electronic-based maintenance programs (asset)
• Interprovincial trade qualification (asset)

If you’re up for a challenge, there’s no need to look further. Come see why we’re consistently rated among BC’s Best Employers and build your career with Canfor!

Don’t check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we value the right fit over a strict checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, and values everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring process is ongoing and may include behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

Moving from outside Alberta? You may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus from the Alberta government!

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