Description
GreenFirst Forest Products proudly operates in Canadian forests, producing over 500 million fbm of high-quality softwood lumber at four Ontario mills.
GreenFirst has an opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to plan, organize and direct the sawmill and planer mill at the Hearst Division:
- Live up to GreenFirst values, principles and guidelines.
- Ensure consistent production of high-quality products optimizing the overall profitability of the site.
- Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to the positive work environment.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Superintendent will:
- Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
- Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
- Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
- Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union / management / employee relations.
- Establish the production schedules and coordinate manufacturing operations in cooperation with the various departments to ensure that product quality meets specifications.
- Optimize use of human resources by promoting good labour relations, sound training, health, safety and environmental practices to maximize efficiency.
- Keep production schedules up-to-date to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, specifications and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
- Promote sound management and ensure that training needs of operations are identified and completed.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Successful career at a Superintendent or General Supervisor level in modern sawmill operations.
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field to wood products manufacturing.
- Proficiency in English. Bilingual in French is a significant asset.
Interested candidates should apply online via button below or for further information, contact Ron Hogg at (604) 669-5635.