West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Our goals are straightforward – leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
Our Hinton Division is seeking individuals with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following position:
MACHINE SUPERINTENDENT
This is a leadership position providing guidance to the pulp machine department. The individual is also part of the superintendent team which helps to develop and implement programs to meet the goals of Hinton Pulp.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide a safe work environment for the mill
- Provide leadership for the pulp machine by being a role model in all areas including safety, working relationships, quality and training
- Utilize established performance management system to develop direct reports in the best interest of Hinton Pulp (costs, overtime, absenteeism, employee performance)
- Provide maintenance supervisors & planners with the tools and manpower to keep their areas equipment reliable
- Develop, implement, monitor and report on systems for: personnel development, system design, cost control and equipment availability
The successful candidate must have:
- Completion of an Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution; other disciplines may be considered
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience on a pulp or paper machine is required
- Minimum of 3 years proven leadership experience as a supervisor
- Be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all levels of the organization
- Have good problem-solving and project management skills
- Embody the West Fraser traits of Integrity, Respect, Humility, Hard Work, and Frugality
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package. We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. Relocation assistance is available.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
To explore these exciting opportunities with us, submit your resume in confidence to Human Resources, Hinton Pulp, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., 760 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB., Fax to (780) 865-8504, or e-mail to hinton_resumes@westfraser.com.
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.