Job Description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 160 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill Shift Supervisor for our manufacturing facilities near Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

Supervising employees in a multi-trade environment to provide a high level of maintenance and uptime in all areas of the sawmill
Ensuring that assigned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed
Conducting daily mill inspections to monitor the condition of mill equipment / machinery and coordinates repairs and/or replacement of parts with the maintenance team
Making recommendations to improve equipment reliability and cost saving measures
Investigating any accidents or incidents involving plant equipment and makes recommendations for equipment and/or procedure redesign to prevent future accidents and/or incidents
Assisting in major equipment overhauls and maintenance shutdowns
Addressing scheduling issues and conflicts; completes employee time sheets for proper pay
Performing other duties as assigned by the Production Manager
Works Monday - Thursday, rotating days and nights

Working Conditions:

Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required
Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must have:

A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the lumber industry; 3 years’ experience in sawmills
Minimum of 5 years' of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
A mechanical aptitude; millwright experience is an asset
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
Experience managing crews efficiently

Candidates

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

Vanderwell

Open Positions

Sawmill Production Supervisor