Planer Supervisor, Swainsboro, Georgia

When you join our team as a Planer Supervisor, you will be responsible for overall operation and performance of the planer mill and will work closely with other areas of the business to optimize the production performance of the operation. This role will be on the night shift.

What You’ll Do

• Set and communicate direction, while engaging and supporting team members to achieve excellence in all areas.
• Manage safety of employees through leading by example, operate at the highest standards and conform to all regulations.
• Ensure the wide range of products meet all quality standards and order specifications throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee planer production, manning, and efficiency.
• Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost, and maximize the quality, value, and recovery of lumber produced.
• Supervise shift production and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with all site protocols (safety, housekeeping, hot work, environmental, etc.).
• Oversee manufacturing quality, meeting product specifications and customer expectations while maximizing outturns.
• Manage and direct month end inventory process.
• Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations, and address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
• Engage and support team members to achieve excellence in all areas of the business.
• Manage and direct month end inventory process.

What You Offer

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• 5 years of sawmill, planer or related experience within lumber manufacturing is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of lumber manufacturing supervisory experience, preferably in a planer role.
• Lumber grading certification is an asset.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Ability to work variety of shifts.
• Strong computer competency, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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