Production Area Supervisor

Nanaimo Forest Products•Nanaimo, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Area Supervisor to join our team at Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill. Under the direction of the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing the operation of one of the following areas as assigned: Digesters / Kamyr / Washers / CTS, Bleach Plants / Bleach Screen Room, Recaust / Fibre Line, or Machine Room / Pulp Cleanup. Objectives are to obtain maximum results within the assigned area of responsibility and the overall operation, paying particular attention to safety and health, environmental protection, quality, production, cost, morale, and maintenance requirements of that specific area. You will also provide coverage for other Production Area Supervisors as required and support mill start-ups, shutdowns, equipment breakdowns, holidays, off-shifts, and weekends as required.

Requirements

A strong background in Pulp manufacturing and/or Maintenance of Pulp process equipment.
Demonstrated supervisory skills and leadership abilities.
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with people to achieve results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in developing job procedures and training systems.
Working knowledge of desktop computer software applications including Microsoft office.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be able to demonstrate initiative and deal with multiple demands.

Responsibilities

Lead the accident prevention program in assigned area, taking on OH&S leadership and training initiatives.
Maximize mill production within the constraints of safety, quality, environmental, and costs.
Maintain product quality standards, coordinating between product quality and production.
Set maintenance priorities in cooperation with Maintenance supervisors and production personnel.
Plan operational aspects of maintenance shutdowns, taking a lead role during shutdown of coordinating all aspects of confined spaces, lockouts, permits, clean up and inspections.
Lead production cost reduction and improvement.
Develop and maintain a training plan for the assigned production area in cooperation with administration.
Arrange for training and certification of crew members.
Knowledgeable about ISO14001 and company environmental protection and reporting procedure requirements.
Responsible for production records and reports.
Evaluate the performance of employees working in assigned area of production.