Area Manager - OSB

What you will do:

• Constantly monitor area to ensure compliance of all mill safety procedures and review tasks to prioritize safety.

• Analyze various means of data to best set priorities needed for the area in addition to suggesting process improvements.

• Assist in prioritizing work orders and requests for your area by collecting data and presenting it in an understandable manner. Coordinate high-priority tasks with maintenance department leadership.

• Attend down day planning meetings to prioritize area repairs and improvements.

• Collaborate with team to complete root cause analysis (RCA) for all downtime events that are greater than 30 minutes or accumulates to more than 2 hours of downtime per month.

• Assist shift supervisors and leadership with area needs to include safety and housekeeping and fill in as needed.

• Take ownership of your area by training team members while identifying individual areas of excellence or needed improvement. Motivate and encourage continuous improvement of skills and learning of new skills.

• Review, update, implement, and administer training manuals, programs, and procedures to include pay for skills.

• Actively participate in pre-task assessments and non-routine work in assigned area.

• Coordinate the collection of SSOP, LOTO procedures and safe work practices associated with their area and cataloging of them in CMMS and/or the site SSOP database.

• Ensure consumable inventories are maintained in their areas.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Site Leadership.

What you will need:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Wood Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing in the wood products industry (OSB, MDF or Plywood preferred).

• Must have held a leadership role which included direct reports and process management.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build a team that prioritizes treating one another with respect and dignity.

• Ability to motivate team members toward task completion while being able to defuse high-tension situations.

• Project Management skills with a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced computer skills including MS Office software, time management software, and maintenance/work order management software.

• Ability to make sound decisions while under pressure, facing tight time constraints.

• Possess a sense of urgency when dealing with time sensitive work tasks.

• Have an expert knowledge and understanding of woodyard equipment, i.e., cranes, debarkers, stranders/chippers, bin systems, loader operations.

• Be reliable by possessing consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

On-the-job training and

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace