Job Description:

• Lead and motivate the workforce in executing all activities directed towards a safe, productive, and efficient planer operation.
• Monitor and maintain production volume, yield, quality (including lumber stacking) and uptime while maintaining a safe working environment respecting all applicable legislation and company policies.
• Must continually monitor and accommodate the mix of primary resources of wood, manpower and machinery to ensure optimum value and quality.
• Prepare and present production reports and analysis for production follow-up. (shift reports, time sheets, manning).
• To monitor machinery and equipment performance and report any mechanical deficiencies to maintenance personnel.
• Assist in maintenance prioritization and planning activities to minimize downtime and departmental communication and coordination of activities.
• Make recommendations concerning modifications to existing equipment or processes and/or the acquisition or disposition of physical assets to maximize production results.
• Monitor and follow-up on determined performance indicators (health and safety frequency, fiber consumption, transportation costs, hourly productivity, product quality, on-time delivery).
• Identify and recommend long term changes to production targets, products and flow.
• Ensure that safety issues/concerns (addressed through workplace inspections and monthly Safety Contacts) are adequately performed and that any issues requiring follow-up are attended to in a timely manner.
• Identify and promote employees training and tools implementation for better operational results.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality requirements of the mill are met and exceeded.
• Ensure that all Environmental regulations, both company and government are followed without exception.

Job Requirements:

• Post Secondary diploma is an asset with 2 to 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a Sawmill or Planermill or similar industry environment.
• NLGA Lumber Grading ticket and grading experience is an asset.
• Experience in managing a team of Operational Technicians and general labor in unionized environment.
• Proven Health and Safety accountability and are knowledgeable of occupational health and safety.
• Knowledgeable on lumber manufacturing including equipment, processes and products.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles of Sawmill/Planer operation.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical, fabrication/welding and PLC programming is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
• The ideal candidate is an individual with the drive to advance from their current leadership role to the next level of leadership.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English; French is an asset.