Sawmill Production Supervisor

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We're a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill Shift Supervisor for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include:

• Supervising employees in a multi-trade environment to provide a high level of maintenance and uptime in all areas of the sawmill
• Ensuring that assigned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed
• Conducting daily mill inspections to monitor the condition of mill equipment / machinery and coordinates repairs and/or replacement of parts with the maintenance team
• Making recommendations to improve equipment reliability and cost saving measures
• Investigating any accidents or incidents involving plant equipment and makes recommendations for equipment and/or procedure redesign to prevent future accidents and/or incidents
• Assisting in major equipment overhauls and maintenance shutdowns
• Addressing scheduling issues and conflicts; completes employee time sheets for proper pay
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Production Manager
• Works Monday - Thursday, rotating days and nights

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
• Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required
• Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must have:

• A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in the lumber industry; 3 years' experience in sawmills
• Minimum of 5 years' of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• A mechanical aptitude; millwright experience is an asset
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
• Experience managing crews efficiently

Candidates

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.