Planer Supervisor

West Fraser; Seaboard (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Career advancement

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Planer Supervisor to lead safety and production for the planer mill, dry kilns, and shipping department as a member of the mill’s leadership team.

The role targets individuals interested in a full-time, long-term career in a modern mill environment with opportunities for growth and development. Travel is minimal, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience as a supervisor or lead.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrative safety leadership.
• Excellent team-building and motivational skills.
• Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Achieving production goals with the highest regard and adherence to employee safety
• Managing and motivating the hourly workforce in the assigned areas
• Effective evaluation and continuous improvement of processes

Skills

Safety leadership

Team-building

Communication

Accounting & finance metrics

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Planer Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of safety and production of the planer mill, dry kilns, and shipping department. This role will be a member of the leadership team at the mill.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career in a modern mill environment.

The successful candidate should be highly skilled and motivated.

What you will be responsible for:

• Achieving production goals with the highest regard and adherence to employee safety
• Managing and motivating the hourly workforce in the assigned areas
• Effective evaluation and continuous improvement of processes

Required skills you will need:

• At least 1 year of prior experience as a supervisor or lead
• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrative safety leadership
• Excellent team-building and motivational skills
• Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred skills that will make you stand out:

• Understands and demonstrates quality-control processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Wood products experience with any of the following: Planning, Sawmilling, Drying

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

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 (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.

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