West Fraser

Planer Superintendent

West Fraser • $75K — $95K *
Henderson, TX 75652In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understanding of cost management and financial statements
  • Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance activities
  • Skilled in root cause analysis to reduce downtime
  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve production goals prioritizing employee safety
  • Manage departmental costs aggressively to optimize unit economics
  • Plan and coordinate non-emergency maintenance activities
  • Evaluate and improve maintenance practices continuously
  • Effectively manage changes in a high-performance environment
  • Communicate departmental goals clearly to team members
  • Resolve conflicts within the team as necessary.

Benefits

  • Benefits begin on Day 1
  • Competitive pay structure
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training
  • Strong internal promotion culture
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401K with company matching and additional contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan available
  • Life and Disability Insurance provided
  • Paid vacations and designated holidays.
Full Job Description
As a member of the Division's senior leadership team, you will report directly to the Production Superintendent. This position will be responsible for all aspects of safety and production of the planer mill and shipping department.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas law.

What you will do:
  • Achieving production goals with the highest regard and adherence to employee safety
  • Managing department costs in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit costs, development, and education on key metrics
  • Maintenance planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes
  • Effective evaluation and continuous improvement of maintenance
  • Experience effectively managing change in a high performing work environment
  • Effectively communicating goals to the team
  • Managing conflict

Skills and Qualifications you will need:
  • Ability to communicate well - oral and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite
  • Leadership / Supervisory skills
  • Ability to function independently
  • Cost management, basic income statements, and balance sheet understanding
  • Ability to manage, plan and schedule maintenance activities
  • Effective root cause administration to minimize reoccurring issues causing downtime
  • Proven ability to grow and develop people
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership of industrial or manufacturing experience.

What will make you stand out:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Lumber grading certification
  • Wood products experience with any of the following: Planning, Sawmilling, Drying

Outstanding benefits package including:
  • 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 match and additional retirement contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays

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: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

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.

About West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips based in Quesnel BC, Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a member of the Forest Products Association of Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was twice recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and five times as Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017. Also, the company was recently named for the fourth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates for 2018. West Fraser was founded by three brothers from Seattle: Pete, Bill and Sam Ketcham in 1955. The three brothers decided to do business together and purchased a small planing mill in Quesnel, British Columbia. Over the years the company grew, "West Fraser has become the largest lumber manufacturer in North America with 8,600 employees globally – about 5,000 in Western Canada – at about 50 locations." In April 2020, it was revealed that Jim Pattison had upped his stake in West Fraser to 13.8% ownership, prompting speculation that the Canadian billionaire had plans to merge the company with Canfor, of which he owns 51%. In response, West Fraser adopted a shareholder rights plan or "poison pill" in order to defend against any attempts at a takeover.
Learn more about West Fraser
Size
8,200 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ
WFTBF
* Ladders Estimates

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