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