Planer Supervisor

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Smithers division in BC is currently recruiting for a Planer Supervisor.

Reporting to the Planer Superintendent, the Planer Supervisor will provide leadership, training, and professional development to hourly personnel by championing our safety program, and managing the process flow and resources to meet and exceed established key performance indicators.

You'll Do:

• Making the safety of your team a business priority by meeting all leading indicators and being directly involved in the safety program
• Safety management, including orientation, training, worker observations, identifying and correcting safety hazards, accident and near-miss investigations, emergency protection systems, and site audits
• Achieving quality and production KPIs and striving for operational excellence
• Work with operations to improve reliability and maximize equipment availability at the lowest cost to the mill through involvement and understanding of the business.
• Training and developing every member of your planer crew
• Effectively communicating goals and expectations with all employees in the planer, kilns, and lumber yard

You have:

• Minimum of 1 year of proven leadership, vision, dedication & ability to mentor a team in a chargehand role or higher
•  AFPA lumber grading certificate or willingness to acquire at the earliest opportunity
•  Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
• Must be computer literate, including a strong background in MS Office
• Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills
• Detail and results-oriented

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $93,000-$110,500 and may vary depending on 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:

Smithers is a welcoming, small Northern BC town with stunning vistas in all directions. An abundance of summer activities, including fishing, boating, camping and hiking, attracts both locals and visiting outdoor enthusiasts. The downtown has an alpine feel, adding to the town’s attraction and charm.

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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