Description
At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. At Weyerhaeuser we’re always looking for people who can contribute, grow, think and create! Our associates are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.
The Edson facility is located in central Alberta. Edson has a population of 8,646 (2012 Municipal Census) and has a full range of recreational and cultural facilities. Edson is strategically located on Highway 16, the Trans Canada Yellowhead Route approximately 180 kilometers west of Edmonton and only a short drive to world famous Jasper National Park. For more information please see www.edson.ca.
Edson OSB Mill, has an opening for a Production Supervisor with strong technical and leadership capabilities.
The Production Supervisor will provide leadership excellence to a shift of hourly associates in achieving safety, quality and production goals.
This individual is responsible for safely planning, coordinating and maintaining operational schedules, and supporting maintenance to ensure continuous process improvement.
The Production Supervisor is expected to be a role model in our safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates. Accountabilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. Following are the key functions for this role:
- Supervision and development of employees reporting to this position.
- Responsible for safe, efficient operation of crew and all production facilities while on shift.
- Ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed.
- Participate and lead in team meetings and safety training
- Identify and address process improvements, quality and production issues
- Holding self and others accountable for behaviour and performance and ensure adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
- Proactively resolving employee issues and improve team work
- Coordinates operations activities with maintenance team, to proactively address all equipment concerns.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing appropriate reports for shift operation and verify payroll time sheets.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preference will be given to those with OSB mill experience.
- A University degree or College diploma with relevant/similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead implementation of Safety improvement.
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience successfully leading a team to achieve excellent results.
- Ability to generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal.
- Strong communication skills: written, oral and listening.
- Ability to lead problem solving and analyze results to ensure objectives are met in a group/team environment.
- Good planning and organizing skills and ability.
- Thorough understanding of labour and or employee relations.
- Solid computer skills.
Wood Products
Serving the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, our Wood Products businesses manufacture a wide range of structural framing materials and provides seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. These teams move fast, work smart and never stop pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.
About Weyerhaeuser
We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. Our cellulose fibers are used to make diapers and other hygiene products that keep people clean and healthy. We innovate to use trees in products you may not expect, such as fabric, plastics and energy. We’re serious about safety, focused on performance and proud of what we do. In every corner of our company, you’ll find talented people who care about each other, the communities where we operate, and the planet we all share.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.