Supervisor in Training

Who We Are:
Canfor - a leading integrated forest products company and one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper - is a recognized employer of choice and an exciting place to grow your career.

We have an established presence in the southern US and in Western Canada, as well as sales offices around the world, and are proud of our committed team of over 6,500 employees.
 

The Opportunity:

The Supervisor-in-Training will work alongside management to provide leadership to the team while rotating throughout various areas of the mill for the first 6 months to a year in this role. Following their successful training and development this candidate will transition to the night shift Planer Mill Supervisor role.

The following is a list of duties that this person will complete. (This is not an exhaustive list.)

• Must be available to work night shift (this role is eligible for shift differential pay), occasional holidays and weekends
• Always assist in maintaining the highest standards of safety, leading by example and ensuring all employees follow policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce cost, while safely maintaining production targets.
• Actively participate in coaching, training and supporting team members to maximize performance.
• Demonstrate leadership and foster a culture of open communication with employees at all levels.
• Assist in ensuring the timely implementation of key corporate and operational initiatives.

Requirements:

• Recent college graduate with a relevant degree in Forestry, Industrial Manufacturing, Business, or related topics OR a minimum of 5 years of work-related experience in managing production and/or maintenance.
• Responsible, hardworking, self-motivated, and willing to work on all shifts in all conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• Experience and a good track record in boiler safety.

Please note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor.

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today.

As we continue to expand our company and our markets, now is the ideal time to grow your career with Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, and are committed to the professional development of our employees.

Join Canfor for the stability, exciting career opportunities and growth potential while working for a recognized industry leader.

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