Columbia
Job Summary: The Lead Planer Mill Lumber assists the supervisor in overseeing the team and managing daily operations of the planer mill. This role involves leading the planer mill team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and guaranteeing that lumber meets quality standards. The Lead works closely with other departments to coordinate production schedules and achieve company objectives. What you will do: Lead and Leadership: • Lead and train, and lead planer mill staff, including machine operators, laborers, and maintenance personnel., • Schedule shifts and assign tasks to ensure optimal productivity and coverage., • Assist in overseeing the operation of planer mill machinery, ensuring proper setup, operation, and maintenance., • Coordinate with the sawmill and other departments to ensure a steady supply of rough lumber and efficient workflow., • Assist in inspecting lumber for quality, identifying defects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards., • Help implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure consistent product quality., • Ensure all machinery and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order., • Assist in implementing and enforcing safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees., • Assist in maintaining accurate production records, including daily output, machine downtime, and employee attendance., • Help prepare reports on production metrics, inventory levels, and other operational data., • Assist in presenting KPI data. Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity., • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to keep the planer mill operations competitive., • Collaborate with management to develop and implement strategic plans for the planer mill What you will need: Education: • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent knowledge of planer mill machinery and operations., • Proficient in quality control and production processes., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities., • Effective communication and people skills., • Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to fifty pounds., • The role involves working in a mill environment, which may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures., • 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 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: ___ 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: 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 sixty 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the ___ notice from the Department of Labor.