Millar Western’s Whitecourt Wood Products Division is seeking a Log Yard Supervisor. Reporting to the Fibre Flow Superintendent, this position is responsible for the direction of day-to-day activities and ongoing development and implementation of the safety, quality and production processes for the log yard. He or she will be required to support and work effectively with all yard personnel and other departments to maximize efficiencies in the yard and address operational priorities. Other responsibilities include shift scheduling, ensuring work orders are completed and information is recorded and stored in an accurate manner, interaction with outside customers and sales personnel and the reporting of information required to manage the business.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have three to five years of supervisory experience in a wood products organization with specific emphasis on yard, mobile shop and chip operations, in addition to mechanical maintenance supervisory/planning, analytical and problem solving experience. He or she will possess strong organizational skills as well as the ability to direct, support and motivate others within a team environment. Experience with SAP (maintenance and financial) systems will be considered an asset.
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:
- a competitive 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
Your career starts here.
Send resume and cover letter to jlockinger@millarwestern.com
Application deadline: June 8, 2018