Weekend Maintenance Supervisor

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. is an integrated forest products company producing lumber, wood chips, fiberboard, plywood, pulp, and newsprint. Today, the company carries on its operations through subsidiary companies and joint ventures owned directly or indirectly by the company's principal operating subsidiary West Fraser Mills. West Fraser, Inc. is the company's wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The business has 21 lumber-producing locations throughout the U.S. South.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent in this full-time role, the successful candidate will lead a 3rd Shift maintenance crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders, and Contractors. Higher consideration will be granted to those who have previous experience in the wood remanufacturing sector in a Sawmill, Planer Mill, or forest products.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Achieving Maintenance goals with the highest regard for employee safety;

• Capable of supporting troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other maintenance staff to ensure production and quality standards are met;

• Managing the department cost in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost; develop, and educate key metrics.

• Maintenance Planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes;

• Effectively communicating goals and/or instructions;

• Managing conflicts

• Supervising Weekend Maintenance and Cleanup personnel

• Maintenance of sawmill equipment (this includes but is not limited to De-Barkers, Gang Edgers, Trimmer, Sorter, Stacker, Conveyors, Chippers, Blowers, Hydraulic Systems, and Pneumatic Systems)

• Safety of the crew (Lock-Out Procedures, Field Level Hazard & Risk Assessments (FLHRA), Safety Audits)

• Training/mentoring apprentices

• Creating and planning improvement projects

• Managing parts with our purchaser

• Scheduling and attendance

• Will include periodic weekend coverage

• Inspecting completed work

Measures and Performance:

• Safety/environmental compliance

• Interpersonal skills

• Maintenance/departmental cost

• Quality

• Employee training and development

• Production, grade recovery and downtime

• Maintenance & appearance of production/plant equipment

Here's What You'll Need:

• Prior Journeyman Electrician or Millwright

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Well organized

• Minimum of five years (plus) of industrial experience

• Leadership and communication skills

• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background

What Will Make You Standout:

• Experience in wood products

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1

• Competitive starting pay

• On-the-job training

• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid vacations and holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

Invitation to Apply:

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

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.

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