Sawmill Operations Lead

Canfor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Sawmill Supervisor to lead a dedicated team on a day shift, reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent. You will drive KPI targets in safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of excellence across operations.

You will coach and train staff, identify process improvements, and collaborate with other departments to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in a sawmill setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, practices, and OSHA regulations.
• Address unsafe conditions promptly and proactively.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs while safely meeting production targets.
• Coach, train, and support team members to maximize performance.
• Foster open communication and engage employees for input into work processes and systems.
• Ensure timely implementation of key corporate and operational initiatives, and assist in equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain and monitor production goals
• Work with other departments to achieve operational goals

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Coaching

Team management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Canfor is seeking a Sawmill Supervisor to lead a dedicated team on a day shift, reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent. You will drive KPI targets in safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of excellence across operations.

You will coach and train staff, identify process improvements, and collaborate with other departments to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.