Job Status: Filled

Sawmill Manager (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  EACOM TIMBER (http://www.eacom.ca/jobs-offers/job-opportunities)

  Nairn Center, Ontario, Canada

EACOM is one of the major producers in the Eastern Canadian timber industry. Operations include the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of lumber and wood-based value-added products, and the management of forest resources. EACOM currently owns eight sawmills (5 in Ontario, 3 in Quebec), a remanufacturing facility (Quebec) and a partnership operation in an engineered I joist plant (Ontario) for a total of 800 employees.

EACOM manages its forestland through certified and sustainable forest management practices.

EACOM has well established markets across North America, UK and develops expanding international markets. Our vision is to create a globally competitive lumber company.

In order to achieve our goal, we promote team work and integrity.

For our operations of Nairn Center, we are looking to hire a Sawmill Manager that will be responsible for managing mill operations by focusing on customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.  The incumbent will carry out his duties by using the available human resources, financials and material.  He will maintain and improve competitiveness and profitability of the operating unit.

Job description:

§  Will manage a group of approximately 100 people within a unionized context.  Will plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control mill activities including activities to support production (quality, shipping, maintenance, health and safety, human resources, environment and ISO)

§  Prepare and submit operating budgets and capital expenses.  Manage approved budgets in order to attain determined performance indicators (health and safety frequency, fiber consumption, transformation costs, hourly productivity, product quality, on-time delivery)

§  Develop and maintain a work climate that favors the mobilization and commitment of human resources including internal and external partners.  Assure staff development by optimal use of their skills.

§  Determine the number and type of continuous improvement activities required to attain and exceed performance indicators.

§  Optimize the saw line/planer and adapt other production components in order to maximize productivity or remedy operating difficulties.  (Controlling stacking quality, drying schedules, round wood inventory (humidity/diameter) and inventory rotation.

§  Implication in organizational changes, hiring of new staff and to ensure that supervisors have required training and certification. (lumber training is mandatory for the position)

§  Coordinate the service and manufacturing equipment suppliers in order to optimize maintenance and maximize operation.

§  Responsible for OFIA representation as well as Lumber marking quality.

§  Responsible for dealing with regulating authorities and ensure the company is compliant. (Mol, Moe, Esa, Mot, Insurance, Pressure vessel and lumber graders)

Competencies:

  • Demonstrated leadership, ability to influence others and lead the team to reach determined objectives.
  • Demonstrated track record of success to raise operational performance.
  • Ability to influence others.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in operation analysis.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Requirements

§  5 to 7 years in a similar position or 7 to 10 years in the sawmill industry within various positions.

  • Experience working in a sawmill business with financial and labor relations concepts responsibilities. (Asset)
  • Previous experience in a union environment. (Must)
  • Knowledge and ability in utilizing computerized systems. (Must)
  • Must be able to accept and respond to after hour's calls, work weekends/holidays as needed.
  • Must enjoy living and working in a northern community.

EACOM offers equitable pay, excellent benefits, pension with employer contribution and more. Please note only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. EACOM is an equal opportunity employer.

If you would like to be part of our team and actively contribute to our success, please send your resume by email.

Compensation

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