Engineering Jobs in Williams Lake, BC

Sawmill Supervisor

Williams Lake, British Columbia

Tolko’s Sawmill Supervisors are a driving force behind our day-to-day success. They engage teams, keep employees safe and ensure our operations run smoothly! If you’re a leader at heart, have manufacturing experience and want to make a real impact, come join us!

We’re looking for a Sawmill Supervisor to join our redesigned, modern lumber mill located near Williams Lake, British Columbia. Our Lakeview Division safely and sustainably produces over million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a lumber manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a sawmill, planer mill, or manufacturing operation.
• Strong understanding of sawmill operations, lumber grading, quality standards, and production processes.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in forestry, business, engineering, or related fields, an asset.
• Previous experience leading a team is preferred.
• A high degree of commitment to safety.
• A mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to relate with people across all levels of the organization.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and support employees in the planer to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Provide meaningful feedback and support to your team and across departments.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to safety.
• Ensure that the team is engaged, meets all safety, recovery, quality, and production targets.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting challenge with supportive team members in a business area that is focused on customers, markets, and results.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $, to $, per year.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.