Sawmill Superintendent (Management & Executives)

  Briar Canadian Management

  Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada

Employment Responsibilities:

As a key member of the plant management team, the Sawmill Superintendent will be a strong team player, responsible for providing overall leadership in the sawmill floor and will work closely with the department heads to ensure efficient and effective divisional functions.

Duties:

-Reports to the Plant Manager.
-Optimizes the production performance of the operation while ensuring the highest level of workplace safety.
-Provides direction and support for operating and supervisory personnel while fostering a highly effective working relationship with all employees.
-Provides development for supervisory personnel.
-Drives on going continuous improvement opportunities and quality control initiatives.
-Develops cost control programs in conjunction with the division business plans.
-Ensures full compliance with applicable government regulations and corporate policies.

Job Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring the following experience and expertise:
-Proven ability in leadership, achieving goals and managing safety performance.
-Effective communicator with strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
-Solid knowledge of performance management and continuous improvement processes.
-Experience in wood products manufacturing at the supervisory or superintendent level.
-Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and team building skills.
-Solid understanding and knowledge of optimization equipment and processes.
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead change initiatives.
-Preference may be given to those with extensive experience or post-secondary education in wood products or forestry. 

Compensation

Salary: $92,500.00/Annually

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