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 Pulp Division is seeking an individual with strong technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills to fill the following position:
FIBRELINE MANAGER
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the overall operations of the Kiln/Recaust, Digester, Brownstock, Bleach Plant, R8, Pulp Machine, and Lignin Plant operating areas. This role oversees department operations, optimizes business processes, and supervises departmental staff (area and mill coordinators). This position is also responsible for ensuring business processes are followed and improving departmental performance in terms of safety, production, quality, costs, environment, and maintenance.
Key duties:
- Improve workplace safety through policy promotion and adherence, housekeeping efforts, overseeing employee training, and monitoring leading indicators
- Develop processes and tools to drive continuous improvement, and plans to maximize manufacturing efficiency
- Manage operating costs and increase return on assets
- Ensure staff members and their departments adhere to and promote West Fraser values, culture, and operating philosophy
- Develop an environment where employees can succeed and key positions have succession plans
- Drive the culture of reliability using our business systems and ensuring focus and follow through
- Ensure performance management is done consistently within our company process
- Help manage the site strategic operating plan
The successful candidate must possess:
- 5-10 years of leadership experience in a production environment (preferably in pulp and paper)
- A relevant degree or diploma is an asset
- A solid mechanical understanding and aptitude
- A foundation in maintenance and reliability best practices
- An understanding of budgeting, capital, and major maintenance expenditure processes
- Be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all levels of the organization
- 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.
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 Website: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
Interested applicants should apply online by sending their resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” in green at the top of the page.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.