West Fraser is a growing, diversified wood products company with facilities across western Canada and the southern United States. North America’s largest lumber producer, West Fraser has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for five years. Our investments in modern, competitive manufacturing facilities, product innovation and bioenergy are adding up to a bright future.
Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? High Prairie Forest Products, a division of West Fraser, located in High Prairie, Alberta is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the full-time position of:
Quality Control Supervisor
The Quality Control Supervisor will be responsible to serve as a resource for the High Prairie Forest Product’s leadership group in the planer, kilns, and sawmill. As a member of our supervisory team, this position will report to the General Manager.
This position requires the following skills and abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.
- Goal oriented, detail oriented, and interested in advancement and professional growth.
- Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively & be highly motivated.
- Maintaining & improving productivity and grade
- Ability to push for continuous improvement in all areas of the mill
- Troubleshoot and work with peers
- Understand statistical process control & other process improvement tools.
- Good understanding in regards to safety, quality, production, cost control, and continuous improvement
- Qualified applicants will have excellent computer skills and possess a degree, diploma, or equivalent in wood processing, forestry, engineering, science or manufacturing or have optimization experience. A lumber grading ticket will be an asset as well.
- Should be willing to work flexible hours and have a willingness to travel for training, information sharing and in development of the QC programs for the division
- Must have demonstrated strong initiative and work habits
West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.
The Town of High Prairie is a thriving community of about 3000 people who enjoy the advantage of living in a modern urban community surrounded by golden prairie, lush forests and numerous lakes. High Prairie is located 90 km northeast of Valleyview and 120 km west of Slave Lake. A popular family holiday destination and one of Alberta’s finest recreational playgrounds is Lesser Slave Lake which is situated a short 20-minute drive from High Prairie. An ideal family holiday destination and one of Alberta’s best recreational playgrounds. The West Fraser mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the High Prairie area. For more on The Town of High Prairie, please visit: http://www.highprairie.ca/
If this position sounds like the career for you, apply at www.westfraser.com/jobs click “apply now” in green at the top of the page.
For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.