Sawmill Operations Leader — Safety & KPI Champion

Canfor; Urbana (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will foster a culture of excellence, coach and develop staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure production goals are met through proactive process improvement and effective communication.

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.

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

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Web-based applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

You will foster a culture of excellence, coach and develop staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure production goals are met through proactive process improvement and effective communication.