Millar Western’s Whitecourt Wood Products Division is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this individual will play a key role in managing a professional and cohesive team of Maintenance personnel, while also developing and managing budgets and maintaining a professional work environment focused on safety and the highest level of product quality.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance experience in wood products manufacturing, with several years of progressively more senior management responsibilities. The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- proven leadership ability, business acumen and the desire to progress in other areas of the operation
- excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, business acumen with the ability to develop and implement processes, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and preventative maintenance.
- excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain healthy working relationships
- a thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing equipment, processes and products
- experience with SAP or similar program, MS Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Preference will be given to Journeymen with Red Seal Certification.
Why work for us?
Millar Western is a privately-owned, Alberta-based company that has been active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech lumber and pulp mills supplied by woodlands teams recognized for leadership in sustainable management, the company provides stable, full-time employment to more than 600 people at operations located in lively, friendly, communities that offer excellent quality of life.
The company offers:
- an industry-leading wage and benefits program, that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
- a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
- a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
- a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps
This position is located in Whitecourt, Alberta, a vibrant community 170 km northwest of Edmonton, offering excellent housing, educational and recreational opportunities.
Your career starts here.
Application deadline: April 13, 2017
Send resume and cover letter to dmacdonald@millarwestern.com
Millar Western thanks all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.