Sawmill Supervisor

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

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You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication channels that drive success. Proactive and driven, you don't merely wait for opportunities – you actively seek them out. Whether it involves spearheading new projects or introducing innovative strategies, you consistently position yourself at the forefront of progress. Your proficiency in guiding business teams is indisputable, and your unwavering commitment to refining processes highlights your dedication to excellence.

As the Sawmill Supervisor, you will play a critical role in driving operational success. Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, you will lead a dedicated team to achieve and surpass key performance indicator (KPI) targets in safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee engagement. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, contributing significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

This position will work our day shift on a permanent, Monday - Friday schedule.

The life of the Sawmill Supervisor includes:

• 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

For this role, come equipped with:

• 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, you also have prior maintenance experience as well as 2+ years of experience in a sawmill setting.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing 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 equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.