Sawmill Production Supervisor
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Val d’Or, Quebec, Canada
EACOM Timber Corporation is a major Eastern Canadian wood products company formed in 2008. Its head office is located in Montreal, Quebec, with regional offices located in Timmins, Ontario and Val d'Or, Quebec. In 2010, EACOM acquired Domtar’s Forest Products Division. As a result, its operations include the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of lumber and wood-based value-added products, and the management of forest resources.
EACOM currently owns seven sawmills (5 in Ontario, 2 in Quebec), a remanufacturing facility (Quebec) and a partnership operation in an engineered I joist plant (Ontario) for a total of 800 employees. Many of these mills have a long, rich history having been part of their communities for over 100 years.
EACOM has a production capacity of approximately 900 million board feet of lumber and holds Crown logging rights of approximately 3.5 million cubic meters annually.
The Company is committed to investing in strong assets, including healthy forests, advanced technology and talented people.
Thus, we are therefore looking for a Sawmill Production Supervisor, for Val d’Or, Quebec. Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, the Sawmill Supervisor will be responsible for direct supervision and monitoring of Sawmill production employees, procedures and objectives. Also, the incumbent will be expected to lead improvements in safety, productivity and quality in the sawmill department for continuous improvements.
Job Description:
- Monitor and Maintain production volume, yield, quality (including lumber stacking) and uptime while maintaining a safe working environment respecting all applicable legislation and company policies. (log yard, Chip-N-Saw, Edger, Trimmer, Cut-Off, Saws, filing room etc)
- Monitor and follow-up on determined performance indicators (health and safety frequency, fiber consumption, transformation costs, hourly productivity, product quality, on-time delivery)
- Lead and motivate the workforce in executing all activities directed towards a safe, productive, and efficient sawmill operation.
- Implicated in sawmill and log yard operations, equipment selection to maximize operation results and standards are met. (safety, productivity, quality and costs)
- Identify and promote employees training and tools implementation for better operational results.
- Ensure that safety issues/concerns (addressed through workplace inspections and monthly Safety Contacts) are adequately performed and that any issues requiring follow-up are attended to in a timely manner.
Skills:
- Good organizational and communication skills;
- Knowledgeable on lumber manufacturing including equipment, processes and products
- Strong analytical abilities and supervisory skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and team building skills.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership.
- Proven Health and Safety accountabilities and are knowledgeable of occupational health and safety.
- Team player, Result-Oriented within tight deadlines.
Requirements:
- Post Secondary diploma or collegial degree in wood products or forestry field with at least 5 years of experience as Sawmill Supervisor.
- Strong knowledge and experience in employee performance management and continuous improvement of Sawmill operation.
- Experience in managing a team of Operational Technician and general labor.
EACOM offers attractive salaries, a range of benefits and a pension plan with matching contribution from the employer.
Please note that only selected candidates will be selected for an interview. EACOM is an employer that respects equal opportunities in employment.
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