Operations Supervisor - Drayton Valley, AB

Mill Operations

Date Posted: September 13, 2024

Job Location: Drayton Valley

Job Number: 01021608

Job Type: Full Time

Start: Immediately

Company: Weyerhaeuser Company Limited

Website: www.weyerhaeuser.com

Address: Hwy 22 South, PO Box 7739, Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada T7A 1S8

Job Description

This position is
part of the Canadian Wood Products Lumber Business located in
Drayton Valley, Alberta. The Sawmill is a high volume, high
recovery, dimension lumber operation. Reporting to the Dryside
Manager, the Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the
Planer and safe coordination/supervision of daily shift operations
in the Sawmill to achieve all key metrics. 

Key
Functions:

• Primarily
  responsible for safety of employees, efficient operation of crew
  and of the sawmill production facility while on shift.
• Ensure proper
  job and safety procedures are followed.
• Support
  safety meetings with Joint Health & Safety Committee hourly
  representative, prepare scheduling, verify time sheets, track costs
  and other supervisory functions as required.
• Provide
  resources and lead team activities within a production
  unit.
• Guide a team
  in establishing continuous improvement processes to manage
  operations in key areas such as safety, quality, production, cost,
  housekeeping, reliable methods, customer/supplier relationships,
  problem solving, team development and performance
  measurement.
• Provide for
  team education in both technical and non-technical
  areas.
• Take
  initiative to deal with internal and external issues while ensuring
  open communication.
• Preparation
  of appropriate operating and statistical reports.
• Lead process
  improvement initiatives and teams.
• Control costs
  and assist in budget/business plan preparation.
• Administer
  Company policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• As an
  Operations Supervisor of the Planer, one of your key
  responsibilities will be to provide leadership in the area of
  Reliability Centered Maintenance, helping to develop clear
  priorities between operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum of
  five years’ experience in wood manufacturing processes.
• Experience in
  24/7 manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Candidate
  must have a proven track record of superior leadership,
  organizational and communication skills within a team-based
  environment to achieve excellent results.
• Ability to
  lead implementation of Safety improvements.
• Knowledge of
  industrial safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to
  generate commitment and motivate employees toward a common
  goal.
• Strong
  communication skills; written, oral and listening.
• Ability to
  track/measure performance utilizing Total Quality
  methods/tools.
• Good planning
  and organizing ability.
• Ability to
  problem solve in a group/team environment.
• Basic
  understanding of business and financial concepts.

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we
are targeting a salary range of $86,500 – $125,600 based on your
level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be
eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash
bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range
from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee,
you and your dependents will be
offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan,
which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term
disability, and life insurance. We also
support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity
networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development
opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling
career. 

Retirement:
Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our
Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company
match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up
to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll
in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

Job Conditions

• Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
• Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Language: English

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