What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kiln Supervisor position at West Fraser?
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The Kiln Supervisor will be responsible for all functions at the Kiln and Boiler department including safe work practices and procedures, stacking/loading/drying quality, drying practices and kiln schedules, operator scheduling, and coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive system inspection to identify areas of concern and opportunity
- Work with operations to complete detailed safe work procedures
- Ensure appropriate records are maintained for the Kiln and boiler
- Daily quality audits
- Feedback and communication with stacker department
- Yard inspections
- Work practice audits and standardization
- Quality testing
- Interface with leadership and kiln operators
- Maintenance assignments and planning
- Preventative maintenance checks and routines
Requirements you will need:
- At least 1-2 years of Kiln and Boiler management experience
- High school diploma
- Mechanical aptitude & experience troubleshooting
- Excellent team-building and motivational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Experience and Skill that will make you stand out:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar preferred.
- Sawmill or other wood products industry experience.
Outstanding Benefits:
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k and an additional retirement match
- Life insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Potential relocation assistance
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
Apply:
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: www.westfraser.com/jobs
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
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 believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
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