Logging Site Supervisor
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
Horovatin Enterprises Ltd
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Horovatin Enterprises Ltd. operates in Kelowna, BC and fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all operational areas of its business and has a reputation within the industry for reliability, safety and quality.
Horovatin Enterprises Ltd. is seeking a Logging Site Supervisor.
The successful candidate will have a proven record of supervising subcontractors and building a successful team.
Strong project planning, organizational, communication and problem solving skills are essential. This position requires a highly dedicated professional who can lead and motivate others while managing a growing business. The successful candidate must live in the Kelowna area or be willing to relocate.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Work Site Logistics
- Daily operations (Log quality, Site plan, environmental obligation)
- Crew shuffling, organizing lowbed moves, starting/stopping jobs.
- Weather/Fire Watch – Fire preparedness (water tanks, etc)
Communication
- Proactive communication with management on a daily basis
- Strong emphasis on team
- Implement decisions
Detailed daily log
- Job progression
- Personnel issues
- Maintenance & Repair
- Mill Reps, Mechanics, Dealers, Government agency (WorkSafe)
Repair & Maintenance
- Maintenance Program
- Winterize/Summerize
- Track Consumables (supplies of oils, saw chain, ear plugs etc)
- Hands on Repair/Diagnosing
- Arrange for repairs
- Keep Machines operational
Pre-work
- Prepare Paperwork
- Print off maps, block summary, safety
- Job Pre-work with Crew
- Pre walk job sites
Safety Meetings
- Organize meetings (timing, communication, follow thru’)
- Paperwork requirements
- S.A.F.E company as per BCFSC
- WorkSafe BC
- Running meetings (spring start up, new employee orientation)
Moral Standards
- Maintain general moral standards (Ethics) Keep company morals up