The location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of
Shift Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.
The Shift Supervisor reports to the Sawmill / Planer department Superintendent, and is directly responsible to provide shift supervision, and coordination of maintenance activities during daily operation activities. This key role will assist with the efficient, safe lumber finishing production, and related scheduling logistics with the assigned workforce.
What you gain by working with us:
- 12-hour shifts on a rotating 4-days-on/4-days-off schedule
- Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro-rated to start date & depending upon experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
Your responsibilities:
- Ensure application of highest safety standards for all operations
- Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
- Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
- Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
- Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
- Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub-contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups
- Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
- Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
- Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors
Ideal profile:
- Technical diploma, Bachelor's degree, or related industry experience
- A minimum of 3 to 4 years of equivalent experience
- Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office, and solid computer skills
- A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
- Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
- The salary range for this position is CAD $74,000 to $92,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Your team:
- Reporting to the Sawmill / Planer department Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.
Located on Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake, Thunder Bay is naturally home to epic outdoor adventures. Find golf courses, mountain biking trails, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing opportunities within city limits, and 129 parks, 55km of paved recreational trails, 2 ski hills, 4 beaches, and 2,500 hectares of conservation lands within an hour of the city. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/ or www.visitthunderbay.com .
Only selected candidates will be contacted. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today!
In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.
