Millar Western is looking for an energetic, inclusive individual with natural leadership abilities to join our Fox Creek Wood Products Division, in Fox Creek, Alberta, as an Operations Management Trainee. This position is a training and development role, preparing the incumbent for future operational leadership responsibilities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the trainee will be actively trained in all operations including, but not limited to, safety, quality, production and logistics. Under the direction of experienced personnel, this individual will develop competencies in key areas of our operations including workflows, operational metrics and continuous improvement initiatives and will gain the knowledge and experience required for promotion to leadership positions.
The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in a technical or business related field. Previous experience in an industrial setting and a forestry background would be considered an asset. The successful applicant must have a strong presence, be capable of earning respect and fostering positive morale, be a strategic thinker and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Millar Western is a privately-owned, Alberta company 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 forest 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
Send resume and cover letter to dmacdonald@millarwestern.com