Planermill Supervisor
Posting ID: | 28076 | |
Position Type: | Regular | |
City: | Bucks, AL, United States | |
Location: | Axis Plant - New South Lumber Company |
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 Planer Mill Supervisor, you will play a critical role in driving operational success. Reporting to the Dry End 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 be working full-time, Monday through Friday, on a rotating day and night shift.
The life of the Planer Mill 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 2-5 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 or planer setting.
If you possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with safe work habits and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, click that “apply” button today!
Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.
At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks and drug testing.
Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.
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