Maintenance Supervisor

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Division at Manning Forest Products is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor.

You will report directly to the Maintenance Superintendent as a member of the management team. Your responsibilities include supervising a high-performing Mechanical/Clean Up & Contracting crew to provide safe and efficient services to the division.

You'll Do: 

• Ensure a safe work environment for the Maintenance department by enforcing safe work practices, supporting company policies, investigating incidents, and ensuring proper training and adherence to electrical and mechanical best practices.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, and Purchasing departments to effectively maintain mill equipment.
• Manage, schedule, and supervise a crew, including work orders, priorities, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Manage significant maintenance projects.
• Work with the Reliability and Maintenance Planner to coordinate preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Initiate electrical expense and capital budgets and oversee all maintenance costs.

You have:

• A Journey Trade Certificate in Electrical or Millwright.
• Strong electrical or mechanical background knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in decision-making with proven troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Innovative supervisory and mentorship skills.
• Experience promoting a team culture with well-established organizational skills.
• Experience in maintenance and a demonstrated passion for electrical systems.
• Experience in an industrial environment with PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, and HMIs.
• Ability to think outside the box with strong problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Your Workplace Location:

The Town of Manning is a family-friendly community located in Northwest Alberta. The area offers affordable housing, year-round recreational activities, and outdoor pursuits. Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in Manning and the surrounding County of Northern Lights. See more at www.manning.ca and www.countyofnorthernlights.com

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe. 

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications. 

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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