Job Status: Filled

Production Manager, Northwood Pulp Mill (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership (http://www.canforpulp.com/)

  Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Position Reports to: General Manager, Northwood Pulp Mill

Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership includes the Northwood Pulp Mill, the Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill, and the Intercontinental Pulp Mill in Prince George as well as the Pulp and Paper Marketing and Innovation Groups in Vancouver.

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Northwood Pulp Mill, including safety, quality, production, environment, and costs.  The incumbent provides leadership to the Steam Plant and Fibreline Departments on optimizing the operation and maintenance to support the continued long-term viability of the facility.  The Production Manager will also ensure that the operation meets all regulatory and environmental standards. 

The Production Manager is responsible for promoting a culture of performance management and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business.   This position is also very involved in the development of annual budgets and long-term plans for strategic capital projects.

Qualifications:

·      Five or more years experience at a Manager level in Pulp Operations.  Paper Mill experience would be considered an asset.

·      Post-secondary education in Pulp and/or Paper Mill operations or in a related field.  A background in Engineering and Business Management would be considered assets.

·      A proven track record in leadership including safety, environmental, business improvement, and performance management.

·      Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

·      Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with the flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions.

·      Well-developed verbal, written, and oral presentation communication skills.