Job Status: Filled

Planer Supervisor (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Paul Alexander Talent Management Consultants

  BC, British Columbia, Canada

Our client, a leading forestry company is looking for a Planer Supervisor for one of their sawmills in BC.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety
  • Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost, and maximize the quality, value, and recovery of lumber produced
  • Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations, address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner
  • Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process
  • Engage and support team members to achieve excellence in all areas of the business

Required Skills

  • Proven leadership abilities and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Desire to lead and support a talented team in a fast paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent computer skills, especially Outlook and Excel

Required Experience

  • Post secondary education - minimum Grade 12 education
  • Sawmill supervisory or similar experience
  • Lumber grading ticket and familiarization with Optimization will be an asset