Sawmill Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the daily activities of the production and operation teams

Supervise the daily operation of the sawmill, keeping the crew safe and productive

Understand sawmill machine efficiency and mill flow

Delegate production assignments to appropriate teams and personnel

Understand and support safe work practices of a production crew

Good communication skills with the crew, other supervisor and managers

Interact and coordinate with other supervisors to keep the mill running efficiently

Inspect all materials and equipment to detect malfunctions

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications:

3+ years experience working in a sawmill leadership experience

An understanding of sawmill manufacturing operation with priority on working safely.

Must be a strong leader, be organized and have the ability to multitask

Ability to manage all aspects of a production crew, such as scheduling, cross training, discipline and basic human resources needs

Knowledge and understanding of sawmill manufacturing processes, electricity, hydraulics and mechanics is a plus

Ability to use, or learn basic aspects of PC based programs such as email, Word and Excel

Strong leadership qualities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills