Planer Superintendent

As a member of the Division’s senior leadership team, you will report directly to the Production Superintendent. This position will be responsible for all aspects of safety and production of the planer mill and shipping department.

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career in a modern mill environment.

• Achieving production goals with the highest regard and adherence to employee safety
• Managing department costs in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit costs, development, and education on key metrics
• Maintenance planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes
• Effective evaluation and continuous improvement of maintenance
• Experience effectively managing change in a high performing work environment
• Effectively communicating goals to the team
• Managing conflict

• Ability to communicate well – oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Leadership / Supervisory skills
• Ability to function independently
• Cost management, basic income statements, and balance sheet understanding
• Ability to manage, plan and schedule maintenance activities
• Effective root cause administration to minimize reoccurring issues causing downtime
• Proven ability to grow and develop people
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership of industrial or manufacturing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Wood products experience with any of the following:
  Planning, Sawmilling, Drying

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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